Which statement describes the limits of body mechanics regarding the safety of both the nurse and the client?
1. The nurse will not suffer a back injury as long as body mechanics are used.
2. The nurse who lifts weights can safely lift more weight.
3. The nurse who lifts a client with a mechanical assistive device reduces the risk of self-injury.
4. The nurse will not cause self-injury if the correct technique is used when lifting the dependent client.
Correct Answer: 3
Using a mechanical assistive device reduces the work performed by the nurse, and the associated risk for injury. Although using good body mechanics can reduce the risk of injury, it does not prevent the risk entirely. The nurse who lifts weights is still capable of being injured even if correct technique is followed. Lifting an inanimate object is very different from lifting a client. It is recommended that a nurse lift no more than 51 pounds independently, so lifting a dependent client can result in injury to both the nurse and the client if adequate assistance is not obtained.
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