A patient with mobility limitations asks for help ambulating. The nurse aide's back has been hurting. What should the aide do?

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Use proper body mechanics and ask for help from another staff member if needed. Using proper mechanics and asking for assistance when needed protects both the aide and patient. Ignoring personal injury (A) leads to worse injury. Refusing to help (B) is unprofessional if possible alternatives exist. Improper technique (D) risks injury to both people.