The Patient Ambulates with Two Axillary Crutches,and the Nurse Notes

Multiple Choice

The patient ambulates with two axillary crutches,and the nurse notes that the patient's weight is resting on the axilla.Which should the nurse do to prevent patient injury?

A) Document that the patient is using the crutches properly.
B) Encourage the patient to minimize the weight on the axilla.
C) Fit the patient for crutches while he or she wears shoes.
D) Increase the layer of padding to the top of the crutches.