When Selecting an Assistive Gait Device, It Is Important to Remember

Multiple Choice

When selecting an assistive gait device, it is important to remember that the purpose of the device is to minimize the immobilizing effects of a patient's condition. Which statement best summarizes how this selection is made?

A) The device is chosen based on the amount of weight-bearing it will allow.
B) The device is chosen based primarily on the physician's orders.
C) The device is chosen because it provides the least amount of restriction.
D) The device is chosen based on the patient's size.