To promote proper body mechanics for a patient with lower back pain, the nurse would recommend which of the following?
A) Sleep supine with legs flat.
B) Rest one foot on a stool while standing for long periods.
C) Ensure that knees are locked when standing for short periods.
D) The knees should be lower than the hips when sitting.
Ans: B
Feedback: A patient who is required to stand for long periods should rest one foot on a low stool and should sit with knees at or above the level of the hips, decreasing lumbar lordosis. Sleeping on the side or back with knees flexed is recommended. Avoid locking the knees when standing.
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