An instructor explains to students the Handle With Care campaign that was instituted by the American Nurses Association (ANA). A student demonstrates understanding by saying:
1. "The purpose of the Handle With Care campaign is to build an industry-wide program in health care to prevent musculoskeletal injuries."
2. "The Handle With Care campaign provides guidelines for disciplinary action for those who lift and move patients incorrectly."
3. "The Handle With Care bill was passed by the House of Representatives and requires safe patient handling programs in all health-care facilities."
4. "The Handle With Care campaign instituted a ‘no lifting' program that prevents nursing staff from lifting patients under any circumstance."
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