The nurse is preparing to assist a client with ambulation and knows a gait belt may not be appropriate to use for a client with which condition?
A)A client wearing a knee brace.
B)A client who uses a walker for ambulation.
C)A client who has a large abdominal incision.
D)A client who has vertigo.

Question

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A gait belt may not be appropriate for a client with a large abdominal incision because placing the belt around the abdomen could put pressure on the incision, potentially causing pain or harm to the healing tissue.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Assist a Client with Ambulation