A client states during the interview that he has pain in his lower back. He states it is a 10 on a scale of 1 to 10 when he is asked to turn. The nurse should
A) Avoid a position change that requires turning
B) Have the client turn from side to side and assess pain
C) Have the client lay on his right side, then palpate the area
D) Elevate the legs, bending at the knee while the client is supine
Ans: A
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