When educating a class of nursing students about using good body mechanics and injury prevention, a nursing instructor teaches them to do which of the following?
A) Plan work carefully.
B) Elevate work to a comfortable level.
C) Bend at the back when lifting heavy objects.
D) Hold an object close and bend their elbows when carrying something.
E) Always keep their feet together when standing.

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The nursing instructor should teach the students to plan work carefully, elevate work to a comfortable level, and hold an object close and bend their elbows when carrying something. These methods will help prevent injury and promote good body mechanics. Bending at the back when lifting heavy objects and keeping feet together when standing should be avoided to prevent injury.

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