When Teaching the Use of a Three-Point Crutch Gait,the Nurse

Multiple Choice

When teaching the use of a three-point crutch gait,the nurse should instruct the patient to move:

A) both crutches and the affected leg first,then the stronger leg.
B) the right crutch,left foot,left crutch,and right foot in sequence.
C) the left crutch and right foot,then move the right crutch and left foot.
D) both crutches,then lift and swing the legs forward as far as the crutches.