The Nurse Manager Is Concerned with the Safety of the Staff

Multiple Choice

The nurse manager is concerned with the safety of the staff as they transfer patients.Facility policy reinforces the principles of appropriate body mechanics,which include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

A) A wide base of support increases stability
B) A higher center of gravity increases stability
C) Facing the direction of movement prevents abnormal twisting of the spine
D) Pivoting requires less work than lifting
E) Manually lift the patient in sections
F) Dividing balanced activity between arms and the legs