Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 1521 of 2368
A client has an order for toe-touch weight-bearing on the left leg. Which action by the client shows that they understand this order?
- The client puts half of their body weight on the left leg when standing and walking
- The client lets the left foot touch the floor for balance without putting weight on it
- The client keeps the left leg off the floor at all times while standing and walking
- The client puts full body weight on the left leg when walking with the crutches
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Correct answer: The client lets the left foot touch the floor for balance without putting weight on it
Toe-touch allows the foot to touch the floor for balance only. Keeping the leg fully off the floor describes nonweight-bearing.
Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Mobility: Assessing Mobility Status and the Need for Assistance. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Safety and Infection Control"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026