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 would rec-ommend that she:
a. Do Kegel exercises.
b. Do pelvic rock exercises.
c. Use a softer mattress.
d. Stay in bed for 24 hours.
B
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A Kegel exercises increase the tone of the pelvic area, not the back.
B Pelvic rock exercises may help stretch and strengthen the abdominal and lower back muscles and relieve low back pain.
C A softer mattress may not provide the support needed to maintain proper align-ment of the spine and may contribute to back pain.
D Stretching and other exercises to relieve back pain should be performed several times a day.
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