A nurse is caring for a teen-age client who broke his femur in a motorcycle accident. He has a full-length cast on

A nurse is caring for a teen-age client who broke his femur in a motorcycle accident. He has a full-length cast on the injured leg and is to avoid weight-bearing on the injured leg for 8 weeks. Before discharge, the client must demonstrate that he can use his crutches safely on stairs. The client demonstrates correct use of the crutches when he: A. Leads with the “bad” leg while going up the stairs, keeping the good leg out in front B. Leads with the “good” leg while coming down the stairs C. Leads with the “good” leg while going up the stairs, keeping the “bad” leg out behind D. Extends the “good” leg while coming down the stairs, placing only the “bad” leg on the stairs while supporting body weight with crutches. E. Crutches should not be used on stairs.