Top 20 Hazards Nurses Must Look Out for & Avoid... Part 4 4. Musculoskeletal Injuries During the course of a single day, nurses perform dozens of different activities which can lead to acute or chronic musculoskeletal injuries. Analysis show that 52 percent of nurses experience chronic back pain due to on-the-job injuries. To avoid musculoskeletal injuries, nurses should do the following: i. Use proper lifting and transfer techniques—use the knees, not the back ii. Keep the objects or patients being lifted as close to the midsection as possible and bend from the back iii. Wear comfortable shoes with good shock absorption to counteract the effects of prolonged standing and walking iv. Maintain muscle strength and flexibility @ajchealthcare we appreciate all our nurses and we will continue to support their efforts. Watch out for part 5. #nursejobs #nurselife💊💉 #nursesofinstagram💊💉🏥 #nursesinamerica #instanurses #nursesrock #nurseblogger #nurses #nursing #nursepractitioner #nurseworld https://www.instagram.com/p/COqydzNHK4K/?igshid=qvv708g43rho
