A nurse is teaching a client with a left fractured tibia how to walk with crutches. Which instruction is appropriate?
a) "Keep feet 12? (30 cm) apart to provide stability and a wide base of support."
b) "Use the axillae to help carry the weight."
c) "Take long strides to maintain maximum mobility."
d) "All weight should be on the hands."
Answer: D
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