Basic Care & ComfortQuestion 70 of 120
A nurse is assisting a client to use crutches on level ground. Where should the top of the crutch rest?
a.Directly under the axilla for support
b.About two finger-widths below the axilla
c.At the level of the waist
d.Against the mid-chest
Explanation
Crutch tops should rest about two finger-widths below the axilla to avoid pressure on the brachial nerves, with weight borne on the hands. Resting on the axillae can cause nerve damage.
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