When Lifting a Patient,a Basic Principle Is To

question 40

Multiple Choice

When lifting a patient,a basic principle is to:

• A) lift with your lower back.
• B) extend your arms to maximize your lift.
• C) rush your lift to minimize your lift time.
• D) know your lifting limits.

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