A pregnant woman at 18 weeks of gestation calls the clinic to report that she has been experiencing occasional backaches of mild to moderate intensity. The nurse should recom-mend that she:
1. do Kegel exercises.
2. do pelvic rock exercises.
3. use a softer mattress.
4. stay in bed for 24 hours.
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1. Incorrect. Kegel exercises increase the tone of the pelvic area, not the back.
2. Correct. Pelvic rock exercises may help to stretch and strengthen the abdominal and lower back muscles and relieve low back pain.
3. Incorrect. The use of a softer mattress may not provide the support needed to keep proper spine alignment and may contribute to back pain.
4. Incorrect. Stretching and other exercises to relieve back pain should be performed several times a day.
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