A nurse is preparing to clean a blood spill on a bedside table.
Which of the following solutions should the nurse plan to use?

Choice A rationale

Standing with the crutch tips against the feet is incorrect. Proper crutch placement involves positioning the crutches slightly forward and to the side of the feet to provide stability and prevent tripping.

Choice B rationale

Bearing weight on the unaffected leg is the correct instruction for using the three-point gait. This technique allows the client to move the crutches and the affected leg together while bearing weight on the unaffected leg, promoting balance and mobility.

Choice C rationale

Keeping the crutches at the level of the axillae is incorrect. Crutches should be positioned with a 1-2 inch gap below the axillae to prevent nerve damage and ensure proper support.

Choice D rationale

Holding the arms straight when walking is incorrect. The elbows should be slightly bent to allow for comfortable movement and better control of the crutches.

Choice A rationale

Flexing hips and knees when assisting the client to a standing position uses proper body mechanics, reducing the risk of injury to both the nurse and the client. It provides a stable base of support during the transfer.

Choice B rationale

Pivoting on the foot farthest from the bed when assisting the client into the chair is incorrect. The nurse should pivot on the foot closest to the bed to maintain balance and control during the transfer.

Choice C rationale

Standing on the client's stronger side when moving the client into the chair is incorrect. The nurse should stand on the client's weaker side to provide support and prevent falls.

Choice D rationale

Raising the bed to waist level before moving the client is incorrect as it may not provide the best ergonomic position for the transfer. The bed should be at a height that ensures the nurse’s safety and facilitates the client's movement.