A Client Recovering at Home Following a Left Total Knee

A client recovering at home following a left total knee replacement 7 days ago is using a cane to go up and down the stairs under the supervision of the home health nurse.  Which client action indicates a need for further instruction?

A) Faces forward when going up and down the stairs
B) Holds the cane with the right hand
C) Leads with left leg, follows next with cane, and finally right leg when going up the stairs
D) Places full weight on left leg when going down the stairs

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