NUR 119 9-10 Cane Exam Questions and
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Updated 2026
pt position, ambulation cane raises from floor to Pt's waist.
patient strong side, elbow flexed 30■.
Pt gets gait belt PRN, nurse slightly to side
and
behind.
cane gait, one cycle cane forward 4-12", AL up to cane, UL
heel past
cane tip, AL even w/ UL. repeat on
pre-planned
distance & time.
less support req'd: AL + cane....
cane v Pt w/ bilateral weakness no cane. walker or crutches more
appropriate.
cane v stairs Climb: UL, AL + cane.
Descend: AL + cane, UL.
single end, half-circle handle Pt requires minimal support, uses stairs
frequently.
single end w/ straight handle Pt has hand weakness, easier to grasp.
NOT recommended for Pt w/ poor balance.
Answers with Verified Solutions | Latest
Updated 2026
pt position, ambulation cane raises from floor to Pt's waist.
patient strong side, elbow flexed 30■.
Pt gets gait belt PRN, nurse slightly to side
and
behind.
cane gait, one cycle cane forward 4-12", AL up to cane, UL
heel past
cane tip, AL even w/ UL. repeat on
pre-planned
distance & time.
less support req'd: AL + cane....
cane v Pt w/ bilateral weakness no cane. walker or crutches more
appropriate.
cane v stairs Climb: UL, AL + cane.
Descend: AL + cane, UL.
single end, half-circle handle Pt requires minimal support, uses stairs
frequently.
single end w/ straight handle Pt has hand weakness, easier to grasp.
NOT recommended for Pt w/ poor balance.
