The principal concept that a nurse would include in a teaching plan regarding partial weight-bearing is that the client should
A) bear as much weight as can be tolerated 30% to 50% of the time.
B) prevent the affected limb from touching the floor; bear weight on the unaffected limb.
C) rest the affected foot on the floor and place weight on it 30% to 50% of the time.
D) use a walker or crutches and bear 30% to 50% of weight on the affected limb.

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Partial weight-bearing allows the client to bear 30% to 50% of weight on the affected limb.

The Principal Concept That a Nurse Would Include in a Teaching