One of the most debilitating health hazards among nurses is musculoskeletal injuries. In order to eliminate these injuries, the American Nurses Association is advocating which of the following?
1. Mandate that physical therapists do all patient transfers.
2. Require minimum staffing levels in health care organizations.
3. Request the use of assistive equipment and devices.
4. Require a minimum number of staff to be involved in all patient transfers.
ANS: 3
The use of assistive equipment and continued use of proper body mechanics can significantly re-duce the risk of musculoskeletal injuries.
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