A 39-Year-Old Patient Whose Work Involves Frequent Lifting Has a History

question 10

Multiple Choice

A 39-year-old patient whose work involves frequent lifting has a history of chronic back pain.After the nurse has taught the patient about correct body mechanics,which patient statement indicates that the teaching has been effective?

• A) "I will keep my back straight to lift anything higher than my waist."
• B) "I will begin doing exercises to strengthen the muscles of my back."
• C) "I can try to sleep with my hips and knees extended to prevent back strain."
• D) "I can tell my boss that I need to change to a job where I can work at a desk."

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