A client recovering with left leg weakness needs to learn how to walk stairs. Which approach is the safest for the nurse to review with the client?
1. Lift the left leg to the step and then bring the right leg up
2. Lift the right leg to the step and then bring the left leg up
3. Step down on the right leg and then bring the left leg down
4. Turn to the side and bring the right leg down followed by the left leg
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Rationale 1: When going upstairs the unaffected extremity is raised first followed by the affected extremity.
Rationale 2: When going upstairs the unaffected extremity is raised first followed by the affected extremity.
Rationale 3: When going downstairs the affected extremity is placed first followed by the unaffected extremity.
Rationale 4: Walking the stairs with the body turned is not recommended.
Global Rationale: When going upstairs the unaffected extremity is raised first followed by the affected extremity. : When going downstairs the affected extremity is placed first followed by the unaffected extremity. Walking the stairs with the body turned is not recommended.
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