A nurse uses proper body mechanics to move a client up in bed. Which of the following is a guideline for using these techniques properly?
A) Face the direction of movement.
B) Twist body at the waist when lifting.
C) Keep body weight higher than center of gravity.
D) Keep feet together to provide a base of support.

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Facing the direction of movement allows the nurse to use their stronger muscles and maintain balance while moving the client. Twisting at the waist can cause injury to the nurse's back. Keeping the body weight higher than the center of gravity makes it harder to maintain balance. Keeping feet together does not provide a wide enough base of support for proper body mechanics.

A Nurse Uses Proper Body Mechanics to Move a Client