Which characteristics are present when crutches are properly fitted? (Select all that apply.)
a. The axilla piece is 3 to 4 fingerbreadths below the axilla.
b. They fit close to the axilla for secure sup-port.
c. They are measured and adjusted when the patient is in the tripod position.
d. Adjusted handgrips allow for a 45-degree flexion of the elbow.
e. They are padded so patient can bear weight on the axilla piece when ambulat-ing.
A, C
Crutches should allow for 3 to 4 fingerbreadths between the axilla and the axilla piece, the crutches should be adjusted when the patient is in the tripod position, the elbow flexion should be adjusted for a 30-degree flexion, and the weight should not be borne on the axilla because of the possibility of nerve damage.
You might also like to view...
A nurse is preparing to give a client ketorolac (Toradol) intravenously for pain. Which assessment findings would lead the nurse to consult with the provider?
a. Bilateral lung crackles b. Hypoactive bowel sounds c. Self-reported pain of 3/10 d. Urine output of 20 mL/2 hr
Which type of skull fracture is of particular concern because of the close proximity of the fragile sinus bones and the adhesion of the dura mater to this area?
a. basilar c. depressed b. comminuted d. linear
The nurse is caring for a school-age child with varicella. What should the nurse observe about the rash that is associated with this infection?
A) Dark red color B) Noticeable crusts but no pruritus C) Dark red, macular, very pruritic lesions D) Various stages of lesions present at the same time
Mr. M is a frail 82-year-old client hospitalized for an acute exacerbation of COPD. Although he is on oxygen therapy at 3L per nasal cannula his O2 saturation, measured using a pulse oximeter, has been around 89%
He still becomes short of breath when talking or eating. Because of this, the nurse recommends a high-fat, high-protein diet because: 1. This will allow him to gain weight and develop muscle to help with recovery. 2. Both foods have "more calories per bite" allowing him to eat less but still get enough calories. 3. He is elderly and does not have to be worried about his risk for developing heart disease. 4. Foods high in protein and fats are easier to digest and less likely to cause indigestion.