Question

a nurse is evaluating the crutch - walking technique of a client who is required to keep weight off their right leg. which of the following is the proper crutch gait for this client?
four - point
three - point
two - point
swing - through

Explanation:

In crutch gait, the three - point gait is used when a client needs to keep weight off one leg (the affected leg, here the right leg). In three - point gait, the client bears weight on both crutches and the unaffected leg (left leg in this case), while the affected leg (right leg) is non - weight - bearing. The four - point gait is for partial weight - bearing on both legs. The two - point gait requires weight - bearing on both legs. The swing - through gait is more for clients with sufficient upper body strength and is not specific for non - weight - bearing on one leg.

Answer:

B. Three - point