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renzo156 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Nurses need to implement appropriate body mechanics in order to prevent injury to themselves and their clients. Which principle of body mechanics should the nurse incorporate into client care?

1. Flex the knees and keep the feet wide apart.
2. Assume a position far enough away from the client.
3. Twist the body in the direction of movement.
4. Use the strong back muscles for lifting or moving.

Question 2

A client is admitted to the medical unit following a CVA (stroke). There is evidence of left-sided hemiparesis and the nurse will be following up on range-of-motion and other exercises performed in physical therapy.

The nurse correctly teaches the client and family members which one of the following principles of range-of-motion exercises?
1. Flex the joint to the point of discomfort.
2. Work from proximal to distal joints.
3. Move the joints quickly.
4. Provide support for distal joints.

parker125 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 1
The correct answer is to flex the knees and keep the feet wide apart. This will create a wide base of support, providing greater stability for the nurse and reducing the risk of back injury. The nurse should be positioned close to the client and use the arms and legs. Dividing balanced activ-ity between arms and legs reduces the risk of back injury. Facing the direction of movement pre-vents abnormal twisting of the spine, also reducing the risk of back injury.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 1
Flexing the knees and keeping the feet wide apart provide a broad base of support and increase stability. The nurse should position himself or herself close to the client or object being lifted to minimize the force (10 pounds held at waist height close to the body is equal to 100 pounds held at arms' length). Having the client or object close to the center of gravity also helps maintain balance. Twisting should be avoided because it increases the risk of back injury. The leg muscles should be used for lifting or moving. They are stronger, larger muscles capable of greater work without injury.