A nurse is showing a group of clients the correct way to move their body parts during their daily exercise regimen at a health care facility. Which of the following effects occurs when a person adheres to proper body mechanics?
A) Reduced skin breakdown
B) Increased peripheral blood perfusion
C) Reduced range of motion
D) Increased muscle effectiveness
D
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The use of proper body mechanics increases muscle effectiveness, reduces fatigue, and helps to avoid repetitive strain injuries or disorders that result from cumulative trauma to musculoskeletal structures. Body mechanics alone will not necessarily prevent skin breakdown, or increase circulation. Correct body mechanics have the potential to increase, rather than limit, range of motion.
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