The nurse is providing care to a patient who is bedridden. To prevent fatigue, the nurse raises the height of the bed. The nurse understands that balance is maintained by raising the bed to
a. Prevent a shift in the nurse's base of support.
b. Narrow the base of support.
c. Allow the nurse to bring his or her feet close together.
d. Shift the center of gravity further away from the base of support.
A
Raising the height of the bed when performing a procedure prevents bending too far at the waist and causing a shift in the base of support. Balance is maintained by maintaining proper body alignment and posture through two simple techniques. First, widen the base of support by separating the feet to a comfortable distance. Second, increase balance by bringing the center of gravity closer to the base of support.
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