A patient states he has fallen twice since using crutches for a foot injury. Which of the following questions mal might you want to ask him?
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Have you had any physical therapy for balancing exercises?" 100 al as b. "Are you sure your crutch tips are not too slick?" c. "Would you show me how you hold your foot when "you walk with the crutches?" d. "Haven't you ever used crutches before?" 41. What is the advantage of a multipronged cane over a single-tipped cane? a. It is easier to adjust to the patient's height. b. It can stand by itself rather than having to be leaned against something. c. The handle on a multipronged cane is easier to grasp.of woll boold b d. It decreases the chances of the cane slipping as the patient leans on it. 42. Which of the following would you include when you teach a patient about using a cane? a. Hold the cane on your affected side. b. Move the unaffected leg and the cane together, and then move the affected leg. c. Lean to the side the cane is on for best support. d. All of these are appropriate patient teaching regarding canes.