Billi Jo is a new UAP. She is eager and excited about her new job in health care. She is helping the nurse move a client up in bed. The nurse observes that Billi Jo is using all her back muscles and none of her leg muscles to accomplish this task
Which response best provides constructive criticism for Billie Jo?
A) "You are not using very good body mechanics"
B) "I find when I move clients, it helps to use my leg muscles more and my back muscles less"
C) "I hope you are not considering a nursing career because you won't last 2 months if you move clients that way"
D) "You were very helpful in moving the client up in the bed"
B
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