Patient has fractured tibia

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A 17-year-old patient has a fractured tibia and needs to be fitted for crutches before being discharged home. The patient's height is 180 cm (5 ft 11 inches). How long should the crutches be? A. 130 cm (51 inches), confirming the fit of the crutches when the patient is standing B. 140 cm (55 inches), confirming the fit of the crutches when the patient is standing C. 140 cm (55 inches), confirming the fit of the crutches while the patient is lying supine D. 147 cm (58 inches), confirming the fit of the crutches while the patient is lying supine.

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