Flashcard 7 - Basic Care and Comfort Flashcard Set for the NCLEX-PN Exam

Lead with the unaffected (strong) leg when going UP stairs, and lead with the crutches and affected (weak) leg when going DOWN stairs.

The memory aid “Up with the good, down with the bad” guides stair navigation. When going up, the strong leg pushes the body upward first. When going down, the crutches and weak leg move down first so the strong leg can safely lower the body’s weight.