The nurse is preparing to move a patient to a wheelchair. Which action indicates the nurse is following recommendations for safe patient handling?
a. Mentally reviews the transfer steps before beginning
b. Uses own strength to transfer the patient
c. Focuses solely on body mechanics
d. Bases decisions on intuition
ANS: A
Safe patient handling includes mentally reviewing the transfer steps before beginning the procedure to ensure both the patient's and your safety. Use the patient's strength when lifting, transferring, or moving when possible. Body mechanics alone do not protect the nurse from injury to the musculoskeletal system when moving, lifting, or transferring patients. After completing the assessment, nurses use an algorithm to guide decisions about safe patient handling.
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