A registered nurse is instructing a group of nursing assistants in the principles of body mechanics. Which of these observations tell the nurse that a student is using the principles appropriately?
A. The assistant leans forward when turning a client in bed.
B. The assistant positions a box that is to be lifted between his knees.
C. The assistant turns his back to change position while moving a client.
D. The assistant keeps the object to be moved as close to his body as possible.
E. The assistant helps a client requiring total care into a chair without additional assistance.
Ans:
B. The assistant positions a box that is to be lifted between his knees
D. The assistant keeps the object to be moved as close to his body as possible
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