Assistance should include following guidelines and the client care plan for
- clients in safe ambulation using various equipment (e.g., walkers, canes, crutches)
- adjustment of assistive devices
- clients in safe ambulation using prosthetic devices.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What factors may affect a client’s ability to ambulate?
- If a client's left leg is injured, in which hand should they use a cane? Why?
- How can a home health aide determine the adjustments needed for assistive devices?
- What should a home health aide do if a client begins to fall while ambulating?
- What safety precautions should be taken with assistive devices?
- Why must the client be wearing proper footwear when using ambulating with assistive devices?