The Nurse Observes a Client Who Is Postoperative Left Total

The nurse observes a client who is postoperative left total knee replacement use a cane.  Which action by the client indicates an understanding of the correct technique when walking down the stairs?

A) Descends with the cane on the step first, followed by the left leg, and then the right leg
B) Descends with the cane on the step first, followed by the right leg, and then the left leg
C) Descends with the left leg on the step first, followed by the cane, and then the right leg
D) Descends with the right leg on the step first, followed by the left leg, and then the cane

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