A physical therapist at a home care visit is examining a 75-year-old patient status post right cerebrovascular accident 6 months ago. The patient scores a 40/56 on the Berg Balance Scale. The patient ambulates with a front-wheeled walker independently for short distances inside the house and uses a wheelchair when outside the home. Which of the following short-term goals would be the MOST appropriate for this patient to try to achieve in the next 2 weeks?

a) patient will ambulate independently with a quad cane in the left hand for short distances in the home to improve mobility and allow access to all rooms in the house
b) patient will ambulate with a rolling walker for short distances outside with close contact guard to encourage safe ambulation in the community
c) patient will ambulate independently inside the home for short distances with use of a rolling walker to prevent fall risk
d) patient will ambulate with a quad cane in the left hand with minimal assist for short distances outside to encourage safe ambulation in the community