An appropriate way for the nurse to measure a patient for crutches is to:
A)have a flexion of 45 degrees at both of the patient's elbows.
B)have a space of two to three fingers between the top of the crutch and the axilla.
C)place the crutch tips 1 foot to each side of the patient's feet,and observe the positioning of the crutches.
D)place the crutch tips 1 foot to the front of the patient's feet,and observe the positioning of the crutches.

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Following correct crutch adjustment,two to three fingers should fit between the top of the crutch and the axilla.Following correct crutch adjustment,elbows should be flexed 15 to 30 degrees.Elbow flexion is verified with a goniometer.Position the crutches with the crutch tips at 6 inches (15 cm)to the side and 6 inches in front of the patient's feet,and the crutch pads 2 inches (5 cm)below the axilla.

An Appropriate Way for the Nurse to Measure a Patient