A nurse should be aware of safety measures to prevent personal injury when lifting or moving patients.An appropriate principle to follow is:

A) bend at the waist for lifting.
B) tighten the stomach muscles and pelvis.
C) keep the weight to be lifted away from the body.
D) carry or hold the weight 1 to 2 feet above the waist.

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Katlyn Woolley · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Tighten the stomach muscles and tuck the pelvis;this provides balance and protects the back.Bend at the knees;this helps to maintain the nurse's center of gravity and lets the strong muscles of the legs do the lifting.Keep the weight to be lifted as close to the body as possible;this action places the weight in the same plane as the lifter and close to the center of gravity for balance.

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