The nurse accepts a new job as a manager, spending much more time doing desk work instead of patient care
After a week in the new job, the nurse experiences pain in the right wrist and an ache around the shoulders and back. What is the most likely cause of these discomforts?
1. A stressful work environment
2. Lack of management skills
3. Poor body mechanics when using the computer
4. Lack of cooperation from staff
ANS: 3
Poor body mechanics when sitting at the computer can result in muscle aches, carpal tunnel syndrome, and headaches.
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