During a laboratory training session, the nurse is watching as a nursing assistant repositions a client. Which observation tells the nurse that further training is necessary?
A. The nursing assistant positions himself close to the client.
B. The nursing assistant keeps his neck, back, pelvis, and feet aligned.
C. The nursing assistant encourages the client to assist as much as possible.
D. The nursing assistant keeps his knees straight and his feet close together.
Ans: D. The nursing assistant keeps his knees straight and his feet close together.
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