The Nurse Is Teaching a Client Whose Work Involves Lifting

question 15

Multiple Choice

The nurse is teaching a client whose work involves lifting and has a history of chronic back pain about proper body mechanics. Which of the following client statements 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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