A client who will be going home will need to use crutches for ambulation. Following teaching, the nurse notes that the client complains of pain under his arms. How much room should be be-tween the crutch pad and client's axilla?
1. Axilla should lightly touch the crutch pad
2. 1 to 2 finger widths from the axilla
3. 3 to 4 finger widths from the axilla
4. 4 to 5 finger widths from the axilla
ANS: 3
3 to 4 finger widths from the axilla prevents pressure on the axilla.
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