Ergonomic hazards are major safety risks for nurses.To reduce the risks for injury,nurses should:

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Incorporating lift devices for patients unable to assist with their mobility is the best choice as it reduces the physical strain on nurses and minimizes the risk of injury. Avoiding caring for obese patients or calling for a nursing assistant to help get the patient up are not effective solutions as nurses must be able to care for all patients regardless of their size or mobility. Teaching obese patients the importance of moving and ambulating with minimal assistance is important, but it does not directly address the ergonomic hazards faced by nurses.

Ergonomic Hazards Are Major Safety Risks for Nurses