The nurse should expect to assess which finding in a patient with intervertebral disc degeneration?
A) Back and leg pain relieved by sitting
B) Pain in the back that spreads to the buttocks
C) Back pain that spreads to the neck
D) Back pain with numbness and tingling of the fingers
B) Pain in the back that spreads to the buttocks
Explanation: A) In intervertebral disc degeneration, sitting may exacerbate the pain and numbness.
B) The most common manifestation of intervertebral disc degeneration is pain in the back that may spread to the buttocks and upper thighs. Additionally, the patient may experience numbness and tingling in the leg or foot.
C) The most common manifestation of intervertebral disc degeneration is pain in the back that may spread to the buttocks and upper thighs. Additionally, the patient may experience numbness and tingling in the leg or foot.
D) The most common manifestation of intervertebral disc degeneration is pain in the back that may spread to the buttocks and upper thighs. Additionally, the patient may experience numbness and tingling in the leg or foot.
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