Which Statements Are Relevant to the Problem That Use of Proper

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which statements are relevant to the problem that use of proper body mechanics does not wholly protect nurses from back injuries? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Small workspaces may contribute to injuries.
• B) There is increased obesity among nurses and patients.
• C) Some musculoskeletal injuries are the result of cumulative stress.
• D) Body mechanics studies were performed on men, providing results that may not be true for women.
• E) Some nursing tasks require unnatural positions, such as bending from the torso, twisting, and so on.
• F) None of the above

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Definitions:

Government Provision

The supply of goods or services by the government directly or through funding public institutions.

Rational-Ignorance Effect

The decision by individuals to remain uninformed about certain matters because the perceived cost of acquiring the information exceeds the expected benefit.

Shortsightedness Effect

The misallocation of resources that results because public-sector action is biased (1) in favor of proposals yielding clearly defined current benefits in exchange for difficult-to-identify future costs and (2) against proposals with clearly identifiable current costs that yield less concrete and less obvious future benefits.

Private-Sector Provision

The production and supply of goods and services by businesses or entities that are not part of the government or public sector.