An example of the principles of good body mechanics applied to patient care occurs when the nurse:
A) keeps his feet fixed, spread one in front of the other, and turns his upper body to move the patient up in bed with a rocking movement.
B) assists another nurse in pushing a patient from one side of the bed to the other.
C) bends at the waist to pick up and empty or move the urinary drainage bag attached to the lower end of the side rail.
D) works at arm's distance from the patient when lifting or transferring the patient.

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Fixing feet and placing one foot in front of the other and facing the direction of the movement will ease the work of moving a patient up in bed. Pulling requires less effort than pushing in this scenario. Twisting should be avoided; nurses should use leg muscles rather than back muscles to pick up objects from the floor. Work should be close to the body to reduce effort and strain.

An Example of the Principles of Good Body Mechanics Applied