A Middle-Aged Person with Scoliosis Asks Why Exercises Are Prescribed

question 10

Multiple Choice

A middle-aged person with scoliosis asks why exercises are prescribed when the pain is already severe.How should the nurse respond to this patient?

• A) "Exercise will stop the pain caused by the deformity."
• B) "Pain medication should not be needed for people with scoliosis."
• C) "Exercise can reverse and prevent the progression of the spinal deformity."
• D) "Exercise helps with weight management,which is a major reason for the problem."

---

Definitions:

Minimum Reservation Point

is the lowest or least favorable outcome one is willing to accept in a negotiation or deal.

Maximum Reservation Point

The highest price a consumer is willing to pay for a good or service, beyond which they will choose not to purchase it.

Reservation Point

The least favorable point at which one will accept a deal during negotiations, beyond which they will walk away.

Bargaining Zone

A range within which an agreement is satisfactory to both parties involved in a negotiation process.