A Staff Development Nurse Is Discussing Techniques to Prevent Back

question 11

Multiple Choice

A staff development nurse is discussing techniques to prevent back injury with a group of nursing assistants. The nurse informs the group that back stress and injury can be prevented by doing which of the following?

• A) Spreading feet shoulder-width apart to broaden the base of support
• B) Using the strength of the back muscles during strenuous activities
• C) Holding the object that you are lifting or moving away from the body
• D) Pulling equipment, rather than pushing it, when possible

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