ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals 2023 Exam 5 Questions
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A nurse is teaching a client who can only bear weight on one leg how to ambulate using crutches. Which of the following crutch gaits should the nurse plan to instruct the client to use?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Three-point gait. This gait is appropriate for clients who can bear weight on only one leg. In a three-point gait, the client moves both crutches and the affected leg forward together, then advances the unaffected leg past the crutches. This allows for maximum support and stability while keeping weight off the affected leg. The other choices are incorrect because: A: Four-point alternating gait involves bearing partial weight on both legs, not suitable for someone who can bear weight on only one leg. B: Two-point alternating gait requires bearing weight on both legs simultaneously, not suitable for the client's condition. D: Swing-through gait involves both legs swinging through together, not appropriate for someone who can bear weight on only one leg.
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