Open Source Handbook of Nursing/Activity exercise Nurses can
support client mobility using a number of aids, including -
wheel chair - hydraulic or electric lift (standing or sitting
type) - slide sheet Because of the seriousness and frequency of
carer injuries, most health care workplaces in industrialized
countries have moved to adopt no-lift policies to protect nurses
from injuries sustained while mobilizing clients. Nurses have a
responsibility for responsible body mechanics around manual
handling tasks. For example, should have a wide base of support
and prefer pushing to pulling while managing clients in supine
or recumbent positions. muscular strains occasionally rupture
the muscle or associated soft tissue. The first aid treatment
for such injuries can be summarized in the mnemonic Immobilising
an injured limb is the best course until a definite diagnosis
can be made by a physiotherapist or radiological examination.
There are a number of devices available for nurses to use, such
as inflatable or re-us