Your patient is a 72-year-old woman who fell at home and had…
Your patient is a 72-year-old woman who fell at home and had surgery to repair a fractured left femur. The orthopedic surgeon has ordered a 25-lb. weight-bearing restriction on the left leg during gait. However, during her first 6 sessions, you have noticed that she is non-compliant with her Weight-Bearing status (Despite multiple Instructions regarding the limit by using a bathroom scale). Which of the following decisions will be most effective in ensuring compliance with this order?