A client diagnosed with acute back pain has been performing partial sit-ups and knee-chest exercises to strengthen back muscles for 4 weeks
Which of the following statements by the client would indicate that the exercises have been effective in reducing the back pain? 1. I rearranged my kitchen so I don't have to stretch for items in the cupboards.
2. My husband is taking the laundry down for me so I don't have to carry heavy things.
3. I am able to sit at work and do everything that I did before my back started to hurt.
4. I shop for groceries when I know someone is home to carry them up the stairs for me.
3. I am able to sit at work and do everything that I did before my back started to hurt.
Rationale:
The client has been performing exercises in order to strengthen back muscle for a period of 4 weeks. The client's ability to sit at work and function as completely as before having back pain is evidence that the back exercises have been successful to achieve the expected outcome. The other choices would indicate that the client has made adjustments in the lifestyle because of the back pain, which suggests that the exercises have not been effective.
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