When caring for a client with herniated disk disease, the nurse's priority is to:
1. take precautions to prevent further injury.
2. assess the degree to which the disease affects daily activities.
3. decrease intervertebral disk pressure.
4. teach the client log-rolling techniques.
Answer: 1
1. Further trauma or herniation of the disk can reduce mobility and sensation, leading to further injury. Treatment focuses on medication and bed rest.
2. This is a routine part of nursing care.
3. This is a routine part of nursing care.
4. This is a routine part of nursing care.
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