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Tirant22

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Which of the following actions represent proper body mechanics for nurses providing care as well as teaching patients about safe body movements? Choose all that apply.
 
  1) Stand with the body in alignment and erect posture.
  2) Bend at the waist to lift heavy objects from the floor.
  3) Use a wide base of support with your feet at shoulder width.
  4) Keep objects close to your body when carrying them.

Question 2

The nurse is instructing a patient about the need to replace fluid before, during, and after exercise in order to avoid dehydration. She should teach the patient to determine the amount of fluid to consume on the basis of:
 
  1) Duration of exercise
  2) Environmental temperature.
  3) Level of fitness.
  4) Degree of thirst.


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ebonylittles

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: 1, 3, 4

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 1, 2


Tirant22

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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