An older patient's family is trying to find an appropriate cane for the patient to use because of chronic pain in the right ankle. The nurse instructs the family to purchase which type of cane?
a) One with the top being parallel to the greater trochanter of the femur
b) One that creates about 45 degrees of flexion of the elbow
c) One that is based on the patient's weight to provide adequate support
d) One that has padding on the handle grip to ensure safety
Answer: a) One with the top being parallel to the greater trochanter of the femur
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