The nurse is assessing the crutches of a 27-year-old with a fractured ankle. The crutches are fitted properly if:
Explanation
• For proper use of crutches, the elbows should be at a 30 degree angle when the handgrips are held
• The pads need to be 3 finger widths below the axillae
• When ambulating, all the weight should be on the hands, not the axillae