A nurse should be aware of safety measures to prevent personal injury when lifting or moving patients.An appropriate principle to follow is:

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Tighten stomach muscles and tuck pelvis; this provides balance and protects the back.
Bend at the knees; this helps to maintain the nurse's center of gravity and lets the strong muscles of the legs do the lifting.Keep the weight to be lifted as close to the body as possible; this action places the weight in the same plane as the lifter and close to the center of gravity for balance.

A Nurse Should Be Aware of Safety Measures to Prevent