A resident with a cane goes up stairs. Which guidance is generally taught for safe stair use with staff and therapy direction?

• A.The stronger leg goes up first, then the cane and weaker leg
• B.The weaker leg always goes up alone first
• C.The cane is left at the bottom of stairs
• D.Both feet jump to the next step together

Why

With therapy direction, the stronger leg steps up first, followed by the cane and weaker leg, often remembered as up with the good leg. Going down, the weaker leg and cane generally lead.

Content outline: Physical Care Skills - Ambulation: Cane and Stairs · From the Physical Care Skills practice bank (PC-134).

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