An employee of a nursing home is injured on the job while lifting patients. She believes her back has been injured, but not badly. What is the initial action she should be taking after hurting her back?

A. Wait 24 hours; it may just be temporary.
B. Report the injury to a supervisor.
C. Tell her coworkers to call an ambulance.
D. Report the injury to the human resources department.
E. Report the injury to the Workers' Compensation agency.


Answer: B

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