Canes Nursing Mnemonic (COAL)

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COAL

  • C-Cane
  • O-Opposite
  • A-Affected
  • L-Leg

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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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