The Nurse Is Evaluating the Crutch-Walking Technique of a Client

The nurse is evaluating the crutch-walking technique of a client who is to have no weight bearing on the right leg. Which of the following observations indicates that the client can safely ambulate independently?

A) The client keeps the padded area of the crutch firmly in the axillary area when ambulating.
B) The client advances the right leg and both crutches together and then advances the left leg.
C) The client moves the left crutch with the left leg and then the right crutch with the right leg.
D) The client uses the bedside chair to assist in balance as needed when ambulating in the room.