A nurse is assisting with teaching a newly licensed nurse about maintaining correct posture when transferring clients. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?

A. Maintaining a straight back during client transfers is essential for spinal alignment and injury prevention. When the spine is in a neutral position, the forces generated during lifting or moving a client are distributed evenly across the vertebrae and surrounding muscles, reducing strain on the lumbar region, which is the most common site of occupational injury among nurses. B. The core muscles, including the abdominals, provide critical support for the spine. Loosening them removes this support, increasing the risk of back injury. Proper lifting requires tightening the abdominal muscles to stabilize the torso. C. Tilting the head forward disrupts spinal alignment and increases strain on the cervical and thoracic spine, making nurses more susceptible to neck and upper back injuries. The head should remain neutral and aligned with the torso. D. Straight knees force the back muscles to do most of the work during a transfer, increasing the risk of lumbar strain. Bending the knees allows the legs and gluteal muscles, which are stronger and more capable of handling heavy loads, to support the transfer.