The nurse is working on a hospital committee focused on preventing back injury in nurses. Which recommendation by this committee is most likely to result in a decrease in back injuries if followed?
A)
No solo lifting of clients is permitted in the facility.
B)
In order to prevent injury, nurses must strive to become physically fit.
C)
Nurses must wear back belts when lifting clients.
D)
All nursing personnel must attend annual body mechanics education.
A
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