The Nurse Is Teaching a Client Whose Work Involves Lifting

The nurse is teaching a client whose work involves lifting and has a history of chronic back pain about proper body mechanics. Which of the following client statements indicates that the teaching has been effective?

A) "I plan to start doing exercises to strengthen the muscles of my back."
B) "I will try to sleep with my hips and knees extended to prevent back strain."
C) "I can tell my boss that I need to change to a job where I can work at a desk."
D) "I will keep my back straight when I need to lift anything higher than my waist."

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