A client with osteoporosis is resisting the use of a walker. What should the nurse help the client realize?
1. Using a walker is not that bad
2. Using a walker would promote independence for the client
3. Applying heat will make using the walker easier
4. Written instructions will help the client
Answer: 2
1. Clients who resist the walker should not be told it is not that bad, because they see this use as a sign of further decline.
2. The nurse should present the walker or other assistive device in a positive light. The client should be informed that the walker will promote independence and allow him to perform activities that include weight bearing.
3. Applying heat has nothing to do with a walker.
4. Written instructions will not convince the client to use the walker.
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