Which nursing intervention is appropriate for a patient prescribed crutches for ambulation? Remove rubber tip from the bottom of the crutches. Have the patient use the crutch on the affected side only. Instruct the patient to straighten the elbows during weight bearing with crutches. Ensure that the patient’s hand grip is bent at a 90-degree angle when weight is placed on the crutch.
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