Safe Patient Lifting Techniques

Very Easy Safety And Infection Control Ergonomic Principles

A nurse is preparing to lift a patient from a bed to a stretcher. To ensure safety and utilize ergonomic principles, which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Lift the patient using only upper body strength.

Bend at the waist to reach the patient.

Use a gait belt and keep a wide base of support while lifting.

Ask another nurse to assist but do not communicate about the lift.

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