Which of the following conservative management measures will the nurse teach a patient with a cervical disk herniation to implement?
A) Increase daily activity
B) Sleep on a firm mattress
C) Apply cool compresses to the back of the neck daily
D) Wear the cervical collar when the pain begins to resolve
Ans: B
Feedback: Proper positioning on a firm mattress and bed rest for 1 to 2 days may bring dramatic relief from pain. Hot, moist compresses applied to the back of the neck increase blood flow to the muscles and help relax their spasticity. The patient may need to wear a cervical collar 24 hours a day during the acute phase of pain from a cervical disk herniation.
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