A practical nurse (PN) is preparing to assist a conscious client with moving higher up in the bed. Which initial action by the PN demonstrates proper ergonomics and equipment safety?
- Adjusting the bed height to the level of the nurse's waist.Cevap
- BApplying bilateral wrist restraints to prevent the client from grabbing the side rails during the move.
- CInstructing an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to perform the move alone while the PN observes from the doorway.
- DKeeping the bed in the lowest position and bending deeply at the waist to grasp the draw sheet.
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Adjusting the bed height to the level of the nurse's waist.
The correct action is to adjust the bed to the nurse's waist level. This is a fundamental principle of ergonomics that allows the nurse to use the strong muscles of the legs and arms rather than the weaker muscles of the back, thereby preventing musculoskeletal injuries.
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Proper body mechanics require bringing the work surface to waist height to prevent back strain and ensure safe patient handling.