Author Question: The nurse is preparing to assess a client experiencing back pain. Which of the following risk ... (Read 87 times)

rachel9 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse is preparing to assess a client experiencing back pain. Which of the following risk factors should the nurse assess in this client? (Select all that apply.)

1. Weight
2. Occupation
3. Diet
4. Smoking history
5. Number of children

Question 2

What is the name of the relatively new branch of science that studies the rhythms that are controlled by our biological clocks?

a. chronobiology c. clockology
b. rhythemology d. carcadiology

brbarasa · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1. Weight
2. Occupation
4. Smoking history

Rationale:
The nurse should assess the client for risk factors associated with back pain, which include being overweight, sedentary or industrial employment, and smoking. Assessing the client's diet may or may not be applicable; this would depend upon the client's weight. The number of children is not an identified risk factor for back pain.

Answer to Question 2

A
Chronobiology is a relatively new branch of science that studies rhythms that are controlled by the biological clock.