A nurse prepares to move a dependent patient from the bed to a stretcher. Which body-mechanics action is safest?
Correct answer: C. Use a wide base of support and bend the knees
- A. Keep the feet together and bend from the waist
- B. Pull the patient using the nurse's back muscles
- C. Use a wide base of support and bend the knees
- D. Twist the trunk while lifting the patient's shoulders
Explanation
A wide base and flexed knees improve stability and allow the nurse to use the stronger leg muscles. Bending at the waist, pulling, or twisting increases the risk of back injury and patient instability.
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