Question

The nurse has educated a patient with low back pain about techniques to relieve the back pain and prevent further complications. What statement by the patient shows understanding of the education the nurse provided?a) "I will bend at the waist when I am lifting objects from the floor."b) "Instead of turning around to grasp an object, I will twist at the waist."c) "I will lie prone with my legs slightly elevated."d) "I will avoid prolonged sitting or walking."

Answer 1

Answer:

d) "I will avoid prolonged sitting or walking.

Explanation:

In order to prevent chronic low back pain and further complications, the nurse will ask to limit the time of walking and sitting. the patient shall not stand for hours with low back pain, nor will the patient sit for hours in one posture. Both the postures i.e. prolonged sitting or continuous walking may exacerbate the pain. some activity like sitting and standing every now and then is essential to keep the low back muscles from stiffening. The patient needs to keep their posture straight i.e. bending the waist while lifting objects, twisting the waist, keeping the legs elevated thus shifting the load on back, are all prohibited and may increase severity of low back pain.