— 基本照護與舒適 · MEDIUM · MCQ —
護理師教導病人如何正確使用拐杖，下列何者顯示病人已理解指導內容？
A nurse is teaching a client about the use of a cane. Which statement indicates the client understands the instructions?
- AI will hold the cane on my stronger side✓ 正解我會將拐杖拿在較強健的一側
- BI will move my stronger leg before the cane我會先移動較強健的腿
- CI will advance the cane and my stronger leg simultaneously我會同時前進拐杖與較強健的腿
- DI will hold the cane on my weaker side我會將拐杖拿在較虛弱的一側
— Explanation · 中文詳解 —
使用拐杖的正確原則為「健側持杖」。拐杖應放在健側（強側），以增加支持基底面並減輕患側（弱側）負重。行走順序為：先移動拐杖與患側腿，最後移動健側腿，這能讓體重在移動時由拐杖分擔，提供最好的平衡與穩定性。
Holding the cane on the stronger side provides maximum stability by widening the base of support and mimicking natural gait mechanics. This technique allows the cane to bear weight on the unaffected side, reducing stress on the weaker limb. Moving the cane and the weaker leg simultaneously ensures proper balance and weight distribution during ambulation.
✦ 台美臨床差異
美台復健護理皆遵循此原則，但在美國物理治療師會更詳細評估拐杖長度及握把高度的適配性。