Which of the Following Statements Is Appropriate for a Nurse

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is appropriate for a nurse to teach a patient regarding the use of crutches?

A) "The axillae should support all your body weight."
B) "Your elbows should be straight when your hands are on the crutch handgrips."
C) "The distance between the crutch pad and axillae should be three to four finger widths."
D) "Your elbows should be flexed about 45 degrees when the handgrip position is correct."