To protect your back when lifting, you should:
A) spread your legs approximately 6" apart whenever you lift.
B) maintain a slight curvature of your back whenever you lift a patient.
C) use the powerful muscles of your lower back to help support weight.
D) keep your back in a straight, upright position and lift without twisting.
Answer: D) keep your back in a straight, upright position and lift without twisting.
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