Question

6. A client uses a cane to assist with ambulation. After teaching the client how to use a cane which statement made by the client indicated to the nurse the need for additional teaching?

A. My elbow should be slightly flexed using the cane

B. I should hold the cane on my affected side

C. While walking here in the hospital I need to wear my shoes because socks alone may cause me to slip

D. A walker would be better to use than a can.

Answer 1

While using cane to assist ambulation when standing up straight ,the top of the cane should reach to the crease in the patients wrist.The elbow sholud be slightly bent when the patient hold the cane.Hold the cane in the hand opposite the side that needs support.For example if the right leg is injured hold the cane in left hand.Elbow is slightly bending while using canes,Can wear shoes to protect the foots.Canes are generally ideal for problems taht occur on one side of the body while walkers are better suited for pain occurs on both sides.Hense the statments A,C,D are incorrect answers.

Here the client is asking can i hold the cane on the affected side.This indicates he needs further teaching.

Hense option B is the correct answer .