Your patient is a 72-year-old woman who fell at home and had surgery to repair a fractured left femur. The orthopedic surgeon has ordered a 25-lb. weight-bearing restriction on the left leg during gait. Which of the following methods will be most effective in ensuring compliance with this order?
A) Defer gait training until her condition is upgraded to weight-bearing as tolerated.
B) Instruct her regarding the limit by using a bathroom scale.
C) Question her frequently during gait training.
D) Use a limb-load monitor during gait training.
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