The treating clinician has ordered the clinical staff to move a patient who weighs 147 kg (325 lb) using a transfer board. The staff has received a facility-sponsored in-service regarding patient safety and proper body mechanics when transferring a patient. Which components of body mechanics are critical to remember during any portion of patient transfer that requires manual positioning? a.) Keep knees bent. b.) Spread feet to shoulder width. c.) Keep back straight when manually lifting the patient. d.) Twist torso when manually lifting the patient. e.) a) and c) f.) a), b), and c)
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