A patient has an unsteady gait related to arthritis. His daughter states he walks better when he is at the grocery store pushing a cart. The nurse should recommend
A) A total knee replacement
B) An appointment with the orthopedist
C) The patient use a wheeled walker
D) The physician review the medications
Ans: C
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