A student nurse is caring for 67-year-old patient who is experiencing left-sided weakness caused by a stroke.The student nurse is providing patient teaching regarding the use of a quad-cane for ambulation.Which of the following statements is correct?
A) "You should use the cane on the stronger side of the body."
B) "Move the stronger leg with the cane."
C) "When walking, advance the weaker leg past the cane."
D) "Your body weight should be supported by the cane and stronger leg."

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Make sure the patient keeps the cane on the stronger side of the body.The patient moves the weaker leg to the cane,which divides body weight between the cane and the stronger leg.The patient then advances the stronger leg past the cane so the weaker leg and the body weight is supported by the cane and weaker leg.

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