Your patient has a non-weight-bearing cast on her left leg and walks with the aid of crutches. Which observation indicates a problem that requires intervention?
a. The crutches have padded handles.
b. The patient is using a two-point crutch gait for partial weight bearing.
c. The patient is wearing sneakers with a nonskid surface.
d. The patient places weight on the handbar grip as the patient walks.
B
The patient has a non-weight-bearing cast on the left leg; therefore, the patient should be walking with a crutch gait appropriate for non-weight-bearing. The three-point crutch gait and the swing gait are used for non-weight-bearing. The patient is using a two-point crutch gait for partial weight bearing which is a problem requiring intervention. Crutches should have padded handles. Patients should wear flat, properly fitted shoes with nonskid surfaces when walking with crutches. Additionally, they should place their weight on the handlebar grip as they walk.
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