Which of the following is important information for the nurse to provide to a group of manual laborers in a class on prevention of back pain?
A) Avoid lifting more than one-third of body weight without assistance
B) Focus on using back muscles during lifting
C) Lift objects while holding the object away from the body
D) Tighten the abdominal muscles and lock the knees during the lifting of an object
Ans: A
Feedback: The nurse instructs the group on the safe and correct way to lift objects using the strong quadriceps muscles of the thighs, with minimal use of the weak back muscles. To prevent recurrence of acute low-back pain, the nurse may instruct the group to avoid lifting more than one-third of body weight without help. The group will be informed to place the feet a hip width apart to provide a wide base of support. The manual laborer should bend the knees, tighten the abdominal muscles, and lift the object close to the body with a smooth motion, avoiding twisting and jerking.
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