Transfer Technique and Ergonomic Principles

Medium Safety And Infection Control Ergonomic Principles

A nurse is preparing to transfer a patient from a bed to a wheelchair. To ensure the transfer is safe and minimizes the risk of injury to both the patient and the nurse, which ergonomic principle should the nurse prioritize during this process?

Bend at the waist while lifting for better leverage.

Maintain a wide base of support with feet.

Hold the patient as close to the nurse's body as possible.

Use only upper body strength to lift.

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