The first rule of safety when managing client transfers is: 1. Flex y

The first rule of safety when managing client transfers is:

1. Flex your knees and plant your feet far apart
2. Keep your back aligned with your neck, pelvis, and feet
3. Use lift teams or mechanical lifts when the transfer requires it
4. Always use the large muscles of the arms and legs, not the small muscles of the back

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ANS: 3
Use “lift teams” and patient-handling equipment, such as mechanical lifts, to prevent injury to yourself and the client whenever the client is incapable of helping. While the remaining options are correct, they are not directed towards the primary concern—client and staff safety.