Which Nursing Action Is Correct When Performing the Straight-Leg Raising

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which nursing action is correct when performing the straight-leg raising test for an ambulatory patient with back pain?

• A)Lift the patient's leg to a 60-degree angle from the bed.
• B)Place the patient in the prone position on the exam table.
• C)Ask the patient to dangle both legs over the edge of the exam table.
• D)Instruct the patient to elevate the legs and tense the abdominal muscles.

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