Included In This Lesson
Outline
COAL
- C-Cane
- O-Opposite
- A-Affected
- L-Leg
Description
When teaching a patient how to walk with a cane it is important to instruct them to keep the cane on the opposite side of the affected extremity.
When teaching a patient how to walk with a cane it is important to instruct them to keep the cane on the opposite side of the affected extremity.
In this course, you'll be able to learn different mnemonics that will help you to remember the need to know nursing information!