The nurse is instructing a patient with a ruptured vertebral disk on self-care measures. What should the nurse include in this teaching?
Select all that apply.
1. Bend from the waist.
2. Wear low-heeled shoes.
3. Avoid twisting the back.
4. Sleep on a firm mattress.
5. Use a pillow under the knees when lying down.
Correct Answer: 2, 3, 4, 5
The patient should be instructed to wear low-heeled or flat shoes, avoid twisting the back, sleep on a firm mattress, and, when in the supine position, to flex the knees to approximately a 45-degree angle with a small pillow. Bending from the waist should be avoided.
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