The nurse is assessing the patient's cane for appropriate length. Which observation affirms that an appropriate cane has been selected?
a. The handgrip is at hip level.
b. The elbow flexes at 45 degrees when weight is placed on the cane.
c. The cane tip is placed touching outside the good foot.
d. The rubber tip has been removed when measuring cane length.
A
The handgrip should be at hip level to allow for proper flexion of the arm to bear weight. The cane tip should be placed 6 inches from the good foot. The elbow angle should be 30 degrees.
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