NURS 3404 Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Probenecid, Spondylolisthesis, Phytoestrogens
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Major cause of disability in adults > 45 yrs. Affects area below ribs, down to below gluteal muscles, possibly radiating down thighs: health care workers get this. Straight leg raising & crossed leg raising (if they have any pain) Sometimes you have lower back pain, because you have spinal cord tumor. Diagnosis & treatment: x-ray, ct / mri if malignancy is suspected, physical therapy. (inversion table, bed rest only for first 2-3 days. Otherwise contraindicated: least amount of analgesics necessary to achieve pain control. (because of addiction, message therapy, traction, tens (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator, treat depression & anxiety. Provide cause if known (if you know the cause, fix it) Ergonomic work station (working in a work station that is beneficial to your movements; e. g. : using pads near the mouse or using ergonomic chair) Proper body mechanics sitting, standing, lifting, bending, etc. , (bring the bed up to your level of working height)
