The nurse is experiencing pain and fatigue in both arms when using the computer to document client care. Which of the following can the nurse do to reduce these symptoms?
1. Refuse to use the computer and document using a pen and paper.
2. Stand up when using the computer.
3. Adjust the keyboard and chair to reduce the pressure on the wrists and arms.
4. Ask another nurse to input the information for client care activities.
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Ergonomic hazards are increasing with health care providers and nurses in particular. Many of these hazards are because of the implementation of computers for documentation. The nurse should adjust the keyboard and chair to reduce the pressure on the wrists and arms when documenting with the computer. The nurse cannot refuse to use the computer. Standing up may not reduce the nurse's symptoms. The nurse cannot legally ask another nurse to document client care.
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