When a patient uses a cane with a three-point gait, the
A) weight is distributed evenly between the feet and the cane.
B) cane and the strong leg move at the same time.
C) patient holds the cane approximately 6 inches away from the body.
D) patient holds the cane on the weak side of the body.
A
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