A nurse has worked for over 20 years in the clinical practice setting and is experiencing considerable back pain at the present time. Questions asked by the health-care provider focus on how the nurse implemented lifting actions during the course of her career. The nurse stated that she “used safe body principles throughout her career.” Based on this information, what does the health-care provider suspect might account for the nurse’s physical complaints?

1 Undiagnosed scoliosis 2 Improper use of body mechanics 3 Microinjuries to the spine over time 4 Unaware of ergonomic principles as they apply to body mechanics AppendixLO1