The nurse manager is concerned with the safety of the staff as they transfer patients. Facility policy reinforces the principles of appropriate body mechanics, which include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. A wide base of support increases stability
b. A higher center of gravity increases stability
c. Facing the direction of movement prevents abnormal twisting of the spine
d. Pivoting requires less work than lifting
e. Manually lift the patient in sections
f. Dividing balanced activity between arms and the legs
A, C, D, F
Principles of body mechanics include the following: A wide base of support increases stability; a lower center of gravity increases stability; the equilibrium of an object is maintained when the line of gravity passes through its base of support; facing the direction of movement prevents abnormal twisting of the spine; dividing balanced activity between arms and legs reduces the risk for back injury; and leverage, rolling, turning, or pivoting requires less work than lifting. Manual lifting is the last resort, and it is only used when it does not involve lifting most or all of the patient's weight.
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