Your Patient Is Beginning to Walk After a Brain Injury

Your patient is beginning to walk after a brain injury. You observe that he hikes his right hip when he advances that limb. Which of the following represents the most appropriate reason for addressing this gait deviation in your treatment plan?

A) It calls attention to his gait pattern.
B) It increases his fall risk.
C) It makes assistive device selection more challenging.
D) The resulting gait is less energy-efficient.