A nurse plans care for a client with lower back pain from a work-related injury. Which intervention should the nurse include in this client's plan of care?
a. Encourage the client to stretch the back by reaching toward the toes.
b. Massage the affected area with ice twice a day.
c. Apply a heating pad for 20 minutes at least four times daily.
d. Advise the client to avoid warm baths or showers.
ANS: C
Heat increases blood flow to the affected area and promotes healing of injured nerves. Stretching and ice will not promote healing, and there is no need to avoid warm baths or showers.
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