Your patient is a 15-year-old girl who has just had knee surgery following a volleyball injury, and you are fitting her with axillary crutches. Which of the following is the greatest risk for the patient if her axillary crutches are too tall?
A) The crutches will increase the energy expenditure required for ambulation.
B) The crutches will be unstable and increase the risk of falling.
C) The crutches will cause irritation of the rib cage and make using the crutches painful.
D) The crutches will cause pressure in the axilla, potentially damaging nerves and vessels.
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