Select the instructions by the clinic nurse that are most effective in preventing back injury for a client with chronic low back pain
a. Stand close to a heavy object before at-tempting to lift it.
b. Use your arms to lift objects to prevent back strain.
c. A narrow base of stance is most effective for lifting.
d. Make sure to bend at the waist when lift-ing objects more than 30 pounds.
A
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