A client has left leg weakness as a result of musculoskeletal trauma from a motor vehicle accident. Which gait-training technique is correct in teaching the client to walk with a cane?
A. Placing the cane in the client's left hand and moving the cane forward, followed by moving the left leg one step forward
B. Placing the cane in the client's left hand and moving the cane forward, followed by moving the right leg one step forward
C. Placing the cane in the client's right hand and moving the cane forward, followed by moving the left leg one step forward
D. Placing the cane in the client's right hand and moving the cane forward, followed by moving the right leg one step forward
C
Placing the cane in the client's left hand does not provide sufficient stability. After the cane in the right hand (stronger side) is moved ahead, the cane and the stronger leg provide a stable base for movement of the weaker leg.
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