A client is admitted from a long-term care facility following a fall. The client has not used assistive devices before, but now requires the use of a walker to help stabilize her when ambulating. Which of the following actions demonstrates appropriate use of the walker?
The client moves the walker forward, then steps forward first with her weaker side followed by her strong side.
The client steps first with her strong side, then moves the walker forward and follows with her weaker side.
The client steps first with her weaker side, then moves the walker forward and follows with her stronger side.
The client moves the walker closer to her, steps with her weaker side and then steps with her stronger side.
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