Which information will the nurse include when teaching a patient with acute low back pain (select all that apply)?
a. Sleep in a prone position with the legs extended.
b. Keep the knees straight when leaning forward to pick something up.
c. Avoid activities that require twisting of the back or prolonged sitting.
d. Symptoms of acute low back pain frequently improve in a few weeks.
e. Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) or acetaminophen (Tylenol) can be used to relieve pain.
ANS: C, D, E
Acute back pain usually starts to improve within 2 weeks. In the meantime, the patient should use medications such as nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or acetaminophen to manage pain and avoid activities that stress the back. Sleeping in a prone position and keeping the knees straight when leaning forward will place stress on the back, and should be avoided.
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