An Appropriate Nursing Intervention for a Patient Who Has Acute

question 14

Multiple Choice

An appropriate nursing intervention for a patient who has acute low back pain and muscle spasms is to teach the patient to

• A)keep both feet flat on the floor when prolonged standing is required.
• B)twist gently from side to side to maintain range of motion in the spine.
• C)keep the head elevated slightly and flex the knees when resting in bed.
• D)avoid the use of cold packs because they will exacerbate the muscle spasms.