Question

A nurse is teaching a client who requires maximal support about how to use a two-wheeled walker. Which of the following actions by the client indicates an understanding of teaching? O The client stoops slightly forward when moving the walker. O The client picks up the walker with each step. O The client moves the walker ahead 25.4 cm (10 in) with each step. O The client stands with her elbows slightly flexed while holding the walker

Answer 1

Walker is used as an assisstive aid in walking for patients who have impaired gait. The walker may be two wheeler or four wheeler.

The client should neve stoop on walker and always stand straight and maintain a good posture.

The walker should be placed at a maximum distance of 6 in with each step.

The elbow should be placed in 15-30 degrees of slight flexion while holding the hand grip of walker.

The answer is “ the client stand with her elbows slightly flexed while holding the walker “