Ergonomic Principle for Patient Transfer

Easy Safety And Infection Control Ergonomic Principles

A nurse is preparing to lift a patient from a bed to a wheelchair. To ensure safety and minimize the risk of injury, which ergonomic principle should the nurse apply?

Bend at the waist while lifting.

Keep the patient close to the body during the lift.

Twist the body while lifting.

Raise the wheelchair higher than the bed.

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