Which statements are relevant to the problem that use of proper body mechanics does not wholly protect nurses from back injuries? (Select all that apply.)
a. Small workspaces may contribute to injuries.
b. There is increased obesity among nurses and patients.
c. Some musculoskeletal injuries are the result of cumulative stress.
d. Body mechanics studies were performed on men, providing results that may not be true for women.
e. Some nursing tasks require unnatural positions, such as bending from the torso, twisting, and so on.
ANS: A, B, C, D, E
All of these statements are true and help to explain the reason back injuries continue to occur among nurses who have been taught the use of proper body mechanics.
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