Which crutch gait should the nurse teach the client wearing a prosthesis after a single-leg amputation?
ExplanationB. A four-point gait provides for weight-bearing on all points that touch the floor and maximum support during ambulation.
A, C. A three-point gait is used when one extremity cannot bear weight.
D. A swing-through gait does not simulate ambulation; it is used when the individual can bear weight but lacks the muscular control needed for ambulation without an assistive device.
