When transferring to the floor using crutches, how should the patient lower his body? Bend the hip and knee of his weaker lower extremity until the hands touch the floor. Lean on the crutches on his weaker side, while bending the hip and knee of his weaker lower extremity. Kneel on the weaker lower extremity until the hands touch the floor. Bend the hip and knee of the stronger lower extremity until the hands touch the floor.

When transferring to the floor using crutches, how should the patient lower his body? Bend the hip and knee of his weaker lower extremity until the hands touch the floor. Lean on the crutches on his weaker side, while bending the hip and knee of his weaker lower extremity. Kneel on the weaker lower extremity until the hands touch the floor. Bend the hip and knee of the stronger lower extremity until the hands touch the floor.

Comprehensive Medical Terminology

4th Edition

ISBN:9781133478850

Author:Jones

Publisher:Jones

Chapter8: The Nervous System

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