A nurse is providing instructions to a client regarding the use of crutches. Which information should the nurse include in the teaching plan?
A. It is not safe to use someone else's crutches.
B. Rubber crutch tips will not slip, even when wet.
C. The client should use both crutches when navigating stairs.
D. Lean into the crutches as needed to support the body's weight.
E. Crutch tips are made of a material that will not wear down.
Ans:
A. It is not safe to use someone else's crutches.
C. The client should use both crutches when navigating stairs.
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