The nurse is preparing to assess a client's spine for abnormalities. Which instruction should the nurse provide the client?
A. Sit down and then stand as the nurse looks from the front of the client.
B. Stand, bend back slowly, and then bend to the right and left while the nurse looks from the back.
C. Sit down and then lean forward and dangle the arms at the sides of the body.
D. Bend over, stand tall, and stretch arms over the head.
Answer: B
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