In caring for immobile patients, the nurse understands that back injuries occur
a. Only when lifting patients.
b. Only when transferring patients.
c. Only when providing direct patient care.
d. With many clinical activities.
D
Musculoskeletal injuries among health care workers are related not only to lifting and transferring patients. Nurses spend time in many activities involving bending and twisting, which also cause injury. Examples of such activities include lifting objects, pushing beds, and providing direct patient care such as bathing, feeding, dressing, and undressing patients.
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