Proper body mechanics when assisting a resident to stand from bed include:
Explanation
OSHA ergonomic principles for safe patient handling: feet shoulder-width apart, bend knees and hips, keep back straight and load close, pivot rather than twist, use gait belt for controlled assist, and use mechanical lifts and two-person assist per the resident's mobility plan. Bending at waist with locked knees (a) and twisting (d) cause >50% of CNA back injuries; lifting alone (c) ignores the 35-lb safe-handling limit (NIOSH/ANA Safe Patient Handling).
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