[Answered]: The nurse is caring for a client with rheumatoid…

The nurse is caring for a client with rheumatoid arthritis who has been having difficulty ambulating because of the pain in their feet. The client’s left foot is particularly troublesome due to a dislocation and deformity of the first metatarsal. The client has been provided with a straight cane to assist them with ambulation. Which of the following statements made by the client about the use of canes requires further education by the nurse? Select one: “The handle of the cane should be leveled with my greater trochanter” “I should ensure that I hold the cane on my affected side” “I should make sure to hold the cane 6 inches from the side of my foot” “My elbow should should be flexed at about a 15-30 degree angle”