To prevent injury,the nurse should not begin a task (e.g.,moving a bed from one room to another,lifting heavy objects) until the task can be completed safely.To prevent injury
A) Keep the weight as far from the body as possible.
B) Keep the knees still to prevent loss of balance.
C) Tighten abdominal muscles and tuck the pelvis.
D) Bend at the waist to move weight forward.
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