A nurse is caring for a client with chronic back pain. The client attributes the pain to her teaching job, which involves long hours of standing in the classroom coupled with movements to assist her young students
Which of the following positions can contribute to a good standing posture and relieve the pain? A) Keep the knees locked whenever possible
B) Maintain the left hip slightly higher than the right
C) Hold the chest slightly backward.
D) Distribute weight equally on both feet.
D
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Distributing weight equally on both feet provides a broad base of support. Maintain the hips at an even level. Bend the knees slightly to avoid straining the joints. Hold the chest up and slightly forward, and extend or stretch the waist to give internal organs more space and maintain good alignment of the spine.
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