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A Nurse Is Assessing a Client's Ability to Use a Cane

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A nurse is assessing a client's ability to use a cane correctly. What assessment by the nurse indicates more collaboration with physical therapy is needed?


A) Client has removed the rubber tips for ease when using the cane.
B) The client's elbow is flexed at 25 degrees when using the cane.
C) The client uses nonslip slippers when ambulating with the cane.
D) The client holds the cane on the stronger side of the body.

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