The nurse is working on a hospital committee focused on preventing back injury in nurses.Which recommendation by this committee is most likely to result in a decrease in back injuries if followed?
A)Nurses must wear back belts when lifting clients.
B)All nursing personnel must attend annual body mechanics education.
C)In order to prevent injury,nurses must strive to become physically fit.
D)No solo lifting of clients is permitted in the facility.

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No solo lifting of clients is the most effective measure in preventing back injuries as it reduces the physical strain on one individual and facilitates team lifting which distributes the weight more evenly. The other options may provide some benefit, but they are not as effective as eliminating solo lifting.

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