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The physician orders non-weight bearing with crutches for Joy, who had surgery for a fractured hip. The most important activity to facilitate walking with crutches before ambulation begun is:

Exercising the triceps, finger flexors, and elbow extensors
Sitting up at the edge of the bed to help strengthen back muscles
Doing isometric exercises on the unaffected leg
Using the trapeze frequently for pull-ups to strengthen the bicep muscles

Explanation

Answer - A - Exercising the triceps, finger flexors, and elbow extensor. These sets of muscles are used when walking with crutches and therefore, need strengthening prior to ambulation.

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