Multiple Choice
The healthcare provider prescribes partial weight bearing of the left leg for the postoperative patient.Which instruction should the nurse include in patient teaching?
A) Prevent the left leg from touching the floor at all times.
B) Rest the left leg gently on the floor to stand with crutches.
C) Distribute weight equally to each leg while crutch walking.
D) Step with the left leg first to ascend the stairway with crutches.
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