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The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with Left-Sided Weakness

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The nurse is caring for a client with left-sided weakness.Which gait-training techniques will the physical therapist and the nurse use when assisting the client to walk with a cane?


A) Place the cane in the client's left hand.
B) Hold the cane with the client's stronger hand.
C) Move the cane forward, followed by legs stepping forward.
D) Take one step forward, followed by the cane moving forward.
E) Step forward with the stronger leg, then the weaker leg.
F) Move the weaker leg one step forward, followed by the stronger leg.

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