Which action represents proper body mechanics for nurses providing care as well as teaching patients about safe body movements? Select all that apply.

A) Stand with the body in alignment and maintain erect posture.
B) Bend at the waist to lift heavy objects from the floor.
C) Use a wide base of support with your feet at shoulder width.
D) Keep objects close to your body when carrying them.
E) Squat to lower the body and use the leg muscles when lifting

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Rachel craighead · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A,C,D,E, Explanation :  A) Standing with the body in alignment and maintaining erect posture helps distribute weight evenly and reduces strain on the back and neck.C) Using a wide base of support with feet at shoulder width also helps distribute weight evenly and provides stability when lifting or moving items.D) Keeping objects close to the body when carrying them reduces the strain on the arms and reduces the risk of dropping items.E) Squatting to lower the body and using leg muscles when lifting is safer than bending at the waist and using back muscles to lift heavy objects.

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