The nurse is teaching a group of newly hired UAP's about proper body mechanics and instructs them to use which most important piece of equipment to ensure that proper body mechanics are used?
A. Gait belt
B. Assistive moving device
C. Additional staff
D. No special equipment is required
Answer: D
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