Question

a nurse is reinforcing teaching about the use of crutches with a client who has a fractured right tibia and fibula. which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

• \i will be sure to keep the crutch tips dry\
• \i will hold a crutch in each hand when sitting down\
• \i will place my weight on my underarms\
• \i will lead with my right leg when going up stairs\

Explanation:

• For "I will be sure to keep the crutch tips dry": Keeping crutch tips dry is correct as wet tips can be slippery, reducing stability.
• For "I will hold a crutch in each hand when sitting down": When sitting, crutches are usually placed aside or held in one hand while using the other to sit, so this is incorrect.
• For "I will place my weight on my underarms": Weight should be on the hands/grips, not underarms (to avoid nerve damage), so this is incorrect.
• For "I will lead with my right leg when going up stairs": When going up stairs, the good leg (left, since right is fractured) should lead, so this is incorrect.

Answer:

"I will be sure to keep the crutch tips dry" (the first option)