The nurse is teaching the aide about correct body mechanics. Which of the following principles are accurate and should be included in the teaching? Select all that apply
A) Elevate work surfaces to approximately neck height
B) Never lift more than 75 lb independently
C) Push rather than pull patients or objects
D) Bend from the waist when lifting
E) Keep the patients or objects close to the body to minimize reach
F) Keep the feet apart to provide a stable base
C) Push rather than pull patients or objects
E) Keep the patients or objects close to the body to minimize reach
F) Keep the feet apart to provide a stable base
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A. Administer oxygen. B. Document the findings. C. Take a full set of vital signs. D. Prepare to give pain medication.
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Validation of themes by conferring with study participants was specifically considered inappropriate by whom?
A) Colaizzi B) Giorgi C) Glaser D) Strauss
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a. recognizing the need to assess the need for sleep differently b. assuming the likelihood that the subjects will have hearing and vision prob-lems c. planning for issues related to the cognitive abilities of the research participants d. planning specific enticements to encourage the geriatric subjects to participate