The nurse is caring for a 35-year-old man diagnosed with a back strain. What would be a priority point of discussion with this patient?
A) Avoid lifting heavy weights without assistance.
B) Focus on using back muscles during lifting.
C) Lift objects while holding the object away from the body.
D) Tighten the abdominal muscles and lock the knees during the lifting of an object.
Question 2
A 22-year-old college basketball player is undergoing diagnostic testing following a knee injury, and his primary care provider has ordered arthrography. What teaching should the nurse provide in preparation for this procedure?
A) A computer will create a three-dimensional image of your knee based on magnetic readings.
B) You'll be given some anesthetic and then several tissue samples will be taken from your knee joint.
C) You'll be given a small dose of radioactive solution, and the doctor will observe its distribution in your knee.
D) The doctor will inject some contrast solution into your joint and take a series of X-rays.
The nurse needs to note the source of the patient health history
Back muscles
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