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a nurse is teaching a client who has strained her back muscles while preparing to move to a new apartment. which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
relax her abdominal muscles when she lifts an object.
twist at the waist when she moves an object to one side.
hold an object away from her body as she lifts it.
bend at the knees when picking up an object.

Explanation:

Proper body mechanics for lifting involve bending at the knees (not the waist) to distribute weight evenly and reduce strain on back muscles. Relaxing abdominal muscles, twisting at the waist, or holding objects away from the body all increase back strain and are incorrect. Bending at the knees is the safe instruction to include.

Answer:

Bend at the knees when picking up an object.