An appropriate way for the nurse to measure a client for crutches is to:
A. Have a flexion of 45 degrees at both of the client's elbows
B. Have a space of two to three fingers between the top of the crutch and the axilla
C. Place the crutch tips 1 foot to each side of the client's feet and observe the positioning of the crutches
D. Place the crutch tips 1 foot to the front of the client's feet and observe the positioning of the crutches
B
B. Following correct crutch adjustment, two to three fingers should fit between top of crutch and axilla.
A. Following correct crutch adjustment, elbows should be flexed 15 to 30 degrees. Elbow flexion is verified with goniometer.
C and D. Position crutches with crutch tips at 6 inches (15 cm) to side and 6 inches in front of client's feet and crutch pads 2 inches (5 cm) below axilla.
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