Client education for crutch walking for the client with a full left leg cast includes which of the following?
a. The tripod position is the basic stance.
b. Place crutch tips 12 to 15 inches in front of and lateral to the client's foot.
c. Change crutch tips frequently.
d. Place weight equally on the axilla pieces when moving the affected leg.
A
When teaching crutch walking for the client with non-weight-bearing on one leg, the tripod position is the basic stance.
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