The nurse is teaching a patient how to sit with crutches. In which order will the nurse present the instructions starting with the first step?
1. Place both crutches in one hand.
2. Grasp arm of chair with free hand.
3. Completely lower self into chair.
4. Transfer weight to crutches and unaffected leg.
a. 4, 1, 2, 3
b. 1, 4, 2, 3
c. 1, 2, 4, 3
d. 4, 2, 1, 3
ANS: B
A patient is sitting in a chair with crutches. Both crutches are held in one hand. The patient then transfers weight to the crutches and the unaffected leg. Next, the patient grasps the arm of the chair with the free hand and begins to lower self into chair. Finally, the patient completely lowers self into chair.
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