
The nurse is assessing the patient's cane for appropriate length.The nurse affirms that the appropriate cane has been selected when the:
A) hand grip is at the level of the hip.
B) elbow is flexed at 45 degrees when weight is placed on the cane.
C) cane tip is placed touching outside the good foot.
D) rubber tip has been removed when measuring cane length.
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