Mock NCLEX RN Exam

Which one of the following statements is correct when measuring the client for crutches?

A. A distance of five fingerbreadths should exist between the top of the crutch and the axilla.

B. The nurse should measure three inches between the top of the crutch and the axilla.

C. The client's elbows should be flexed at a 10° angle.

D. The crutches should be extended 8 to 10 inches from the side of the foot.

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