The nurse is preparing to position an immobile patient.Before doing so,the nurse must understand which of the following?
A)Manual lifting is the easier method and should be tried first.
B)Following body mechanics principles alone will prevent back injury.
C)Body mechanics can be ignored when patient-handling equipment is used.
D)Body mechanics alone are not sufficient to prevent injuries.

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Body mechanics alone are not sufficient to prevent musculoskeletal injuries when the nurse positions or transfers patients.The use of patient-handling equipment in combination with proper body mechanics is more effective than either one in isolation.Body mechanics cannot be ignored even when patient-handling equipment is being used.Manual lifting is the last resort,and it is used only when it does not involve lifting most or all of the patient's weight.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Position an Immobile Patient