Deck · NCLEX-PN
Basic Care and Comfort
Mobility, nutrition and hydration, elimination, rest, hygiene, and non-pharmacological comfort (10% of the exam).
119 cards · audited · SM-2 spaced repetition
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On which side of the body should a client hold a cane?
On the stronger (unaffected) side. This widens the base of support and lets the cane share the load of the weaker leg, since the cane and the affected leg move together.
What is the correct sequence when walking with a cane?
Move the cane forward first, then the affected leg, then the unaffected leg. The cane and weak leg work as a pair so weight is shared (remember COAL: Cane Opposite Affected Leg).
How is a cane fitted to the correct height?
With the client standing, the cane handle should reach the crease of the wrist (level of the greater trochanter) so the elbow flexes about 15–30 degrees when holding it. Too tall or too short alters posture and stability.
What is the correct sequence for ambulating with a walker?
Move the walker forward about 6–8 inches (15–20 cm), then step forward with the weaker leg, then the stronger leg. All four walker tips should be on the floor before stepping.
How should a client using a walker rise from a chair?
Push up from the chair armrests, then grasp the walker handgrips once standing. Pulling up on the walker can tip it and cause a fall because the walker is not weighted.
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