The nurse is providing care to a patient who is bedridden.To prevent fatigue,the nurse raises the height of the bed.The nurse understands that balance is maintained by raising the bed to

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Raising the height of the bed when performing a procedure prevents bending too far at the waist and causing a shift in the base of support.Balance is maintained by maintaining proper body alignment and posture through two simple techniques.First,widen the base of support by separating the feet to a comfortable distance.Second,increase balance by bringing the center of gravity closer to the base of support.

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