Which of the following techniques will the nurse implement to assess a patient's gait?
A) Instruct the patient to walk heal to toe for 15 to 20 steps.
B) Instruct the patient to run in place for 15 to 20 seconds.
C) Instruct the patient to walk away from the nurse for a short distance.
D) Instruct the patient to balance on one foot for as long as possible.
Ans: C
Feedback: Gait is assessed by having the patient walk away from the examiner for a short distance. The examiner observes the patient's gait for smoothness and rhythm.
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