All of the following are guidelines when caring for a patient with musculoskeletal disorders except
A. after moving a patient, reposition body parts at the point of greatest range of motion to improve muscle tone.
B. attend to psychological needs. Allow patients to "talk out" their feelings.
C. when moving patients, do it slowly and support their body parts.
D. give pain medications on time so patients do not have to endure unnecessary pain.
Answer: A
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