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A patient whose status is post-stroke (CVA) has severe right-sided weakness. Physical therapy recommends a quad cane. Which of the following is proper use of the cane by the patient?
1. The patient holds the cane in the left hand. The patient moves the cane forward first, then the right leg, and then the left leg.
2. The cane is held in either hand and moved forward at the same time as the left leg. Then the patient drags the right leg forward.
3. The patient holds the cane in the right hand for support. The patient moves the cane forward first, then the left leg, and then the right leg.
4. The patient holds the cane in the left hand. The patient moves the left leg forward first, then moves the cane and the right leg forward together.
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