The nurse is teaching a client on the use of a cane.What should the nurse include in this teaching?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
A) Hold the cane on the weaker side of the body.
B) Move the cane forward while the body weight is between both legs.
C) The length of the cane should permit the elbow to be fully extended.
D) Move the weaker leg forward while the weight is between the cane and the stronger leg.
E) Move the stronger leg forward while the weight is between the cane and the weaker leg.
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