The nurse is providing care to a client who is experiencing back pain. Which item in the client's history is a known risk factor for disc herniation?
A) 49 years of age
B) Female gender
C) Short stature
D) Anorexia
Answer: A
A risk factor for disc herniation is an age of 30 to 50 years as this is when discs naturally degenerate with age. Male clients, not female clients, are at greater risk for disc herniation. A client who is tall, not short, is at an increased risk. Excessive weight is a risk factor for disc herniation. Anorexia indicates low body weight.
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