The nurse is observing a patient learning to use crutches. Which observation would prompt the nurse to reinforce teaching about crutch walking?
A) The axillary crutches have been sized so they do not touch the patient's axilla.
B) The patient using axillary crutches places the weight on the palms of the hands when walking.
C) The cuff of the patient's forearm crutch fits just above the elbow.
D) The patient places only part of the weight on forearm crutches.
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