The nurse has instructed a client who is being discharged with crutches about using stairs. Which statement by the client would indicate a correct understanding of the teaching?
a. When I climb stairs I advance my affected leg first, with my crutches.
b. My elbows should be flexed 20-30 degrees while walking.
c. When I am going to sit in a chair I put both crutches in the hand on my unaffected side.
d. I do not apply pressure under my arm when I use my crutches.