When an older adult client walks with her knees slightly flexed and body leaning, the nurse determines that the client:
A) should have an orthopedic consultation.
B) is demonstrating a common gait for the older adult.
C) requires a better walking shoe.
D) requires crutches for mobility.
Ans: B
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Many older people have more difficulty overcoming inertia and using gravity efficiently. One contributing factor is the shift in the center of gravity. To compensate for this shift, the knees flex slightly for support.
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