When lifting an object or assisting a patient, proper body mechanics call for the technician to:

When lifting an object or assisting a

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ABend the knees and lift with the leg muscles
BBend at the waist and keep the legs straight
CTwist at the spine while lifting
DHold the load away from the body

✓ Correct answer: A. Bend the knees and lift with the leg muscles Bending the knees and using the strong leg muscles, while keeping the back straight and the load close, protects the spine from injury. Twisting and bending at the waist are common causes of back strain.

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