The nurse is providing care to a patient who is bedridden.To avoid becoming fatigued,the nurse raises the height of the patient's bed.The nurse understands that raising the bed helps maintain balance in what way?

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By raising the height of the bed when performing a procedure,the nurse 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,the base of support is widened by separating the feet to a comfortable distance;second,balance is increased by the shift of the centre of gravity closer to the base of support.

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