The Nurse Determines That a Patient's Gait Is Normal

The nurse determines that a patient's gait is normal. What did the nurse assess to make this clinical decision?

A) The patient does not stumble, run into objects, or fall.
B) The gait is smooth and steady without limping.
C) The gait is slow and deliberate as if the patient is gingerly pulling one side up to meet the other.
D) The gait is jerky and quick, which indicates the patient has excellent motor control.
E) The posture is upright and straight.