A 72-year-old patient recovering from hip-replacement surgery is issued a standard walker for home use. During discharge teaching, the medical assistant demonstrates proper ambulation and explains the device's primary purpose. Which statement best describes why the provider has prescribed the walker for this patient?
A walker increases the patient's base of support, improves balance, and allows partial weight transfer through the arms when lower-extremity strength or stability is limited. It is not intended to permit running, immobilize the legs, or fully suspend body weight; relying on it for complete weight support or to pull oneself up from a chair can damage the device and increase fall risk.
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