Canes Nursing Mnemonic (COAL)
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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.
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