To Prevent Falls and Maximize Safety While Lifting Heavy Objects

question 17

Multiple Choice

To prevent falls and maximize safety while lifting heavy objects from the floor,an elderly patient is instructed to:

• A) Bend at the knees as far as possible,keeping the back straight and placing the load between the legs.
• B) Keep the knees straight,bend at the hips,keep the back straight,and pick up the load quickly.
• C) Bend at the knees partially while keeping her back straight and pick up the load slowly.
• D) Bend the knees partially and rotate and laterally bend the back to lift the load to one side of the hips.

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