A Patient Whose Work Involves Lifting Has a History of Chronic

question 6

Multiple Choice

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

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