Nursing is among the occupations that have the highest risks of work-related injuries. In order to reduce these risks, a nurse should take extra precautions when:
A) providing morning hygiene.
B) lifting or mobilizing a client.
C) performing client assessments.
D) approaching unfamiliar clients.
Ans: B
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Research has shown that 52% of nurses complain of chronic back pain and 38% say they had to take a leave of absence from work because of back pain. Because musculoskeletal injuries are so prevalent in the nursing population and because lifting a client can cause serious injuries to the nurse and the client, it is vitally important to take precautions when lifting, transferring, and mobilizing clients. These actions pose a greater threat than providing hygiene to clients, assessing clients, or approaching unfamiliar clients.
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