Which method is most appropriate for the nurse to use when teaching a client to walk with a cane?
1. Holding the cane on the stronger side of the body and moving the cane forward, then moving the weak leg forward
2. Holding the cane on the weaker side and moving the weak leg forward, then following with the cane
3. Holding the cane on the stronger side, stepping forward with the weak leg, and then moving the cane forward as the stronger leg moves forward
4. Holding the cane on the weaker side, stepping forward with the weak leg, and then moving the cane forward as the stronger leg moves forward
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Rationale 1: Holding the cane on the strong side of the body provides support and body alignment when walking, and it is normal for the arm opposite the leg to move forward, so the cane will be forward when the weak leg moves forward.
Rationale 2: Holding the cane on the weaker side does not adequately support the body when walking.
Rationale 3: Stepping on the weak leg will cause the client to become unbalanced.
Rationale 4: Holding the cane on the weaker side does not adequately support the body when walking.
Global Rationale: Holding the cane on the strong side of the body provides support and body alignment when walking, and it is normal for the arm opposite the leg to move forward, so the cane will be forward when the weak leg moves forward. Holding the cane on the weaker side does not adequately support the body when walking. Stepping on the weak leg will cause the client to become unbalanced
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