Which statement indicates to the nurse that the patient with lower back pain due to intervertebral disc degeneration does not understand the goal of physical therapy?
A) "Physical therapy will help strengthen my core muscles."
B) "Electrical stimulation may be used to relieve my back pain."
C) "Physical therapy can reverse the disc degeneration."
D) "Physical therapy will help strengthen back muscles weakened by bedrest."
C) "Physical therapy can reverse the disc degeneration."
Explanation: A) Physical therapy may be prescribed to help the patient with exercises to strengthen the core muscles and prevent back strain.
B) A back brace may be suggested along with heat or ice, massage, ultrasound, and electrical stimulation.
C) Physical therapy will not reduce or reverse disc generation.
D) Physical therapy may be prescribed to help the patient with exercises to strengthen the core and back muscles that may have been weakened by bedrest.
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