Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 2338 of 2368
A client has an order for weight-bearing as tolerated on the left leg. Which statement by the client shows that they understand the order?
- I must keep my left foot completely off the floor when I stand up
- I can choose how much weight to put on my left leg based on how it feels
- I can only let my left toes touch the floor to help me balance
- I can put no more than half of my body weight on my left leg
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Correct answer: I can choose how much weight to put on my left leg based on how it feels
Weight-bearing as tolerated lets the client support 50% to 100% of weight and choose the amount based on tolerance.
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