The nurse is planning care for a client with acute back pain who has two small children at home and works part-time as a receptionist. Which of the following should be included in this client's care?

Question

1. Instruct in appropriate body mechanics for lifting and ways to modify the work environment
2. Instruct to take NSAIDs as needed
3. Suggest the client take time off from work until the back is healed
4. Suggest the children be taken care of by an extended family member until the back is healed

Answer 1

1. Instruct in appropriate body mechanics for lifting and ways to modify the work environment

Rationale:
The client is at risk for ineffective self health management because of having two small children that need care and a part-time job that is sedentary. The nurse should include instructions in appropriate body mechanics for lifting and ways to modify the work environment. The client may or may not be prescribed NSAIDs. Suggesting that the client take time off from work or have extended family members care for the children may or may not be appropriate and should not be included in this client's plan of care.