Walkers Nursing Mnemonic (Wandering Wilma Always Late)

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Wandering Wilma Always Late

  • W-Walker
  • W-With
  • A-Affected
  • L-Leg

Description

When walking with a walker the patient should lift the walker as they lift their affected leg. This allows for the “good” leg to support the movement of the walker.

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