Nurse to assess for problem with gait and balance

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A client reports the feeling of being unsteady when walking. What is an appropriate action by the nurse to assess for a problem with gait and balance? Tell the client to stand with arms at the sides and note the presence of swaying Ask the client to walk in a heel-to-toe fashion and watch for an unsteady gait Have the client stretch out the arms and bring one finger at a time to the nose Instruct the client to walk across the floor and note the swinging of the arms.

Reference no: EM133712910

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