Walkers Nursing Mnemonic (Wandering Wilma Always Late)
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Outline
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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