NURS 3005 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Health Food Store, Spasm, Back Pain
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She cannot identify any precipitating factor but she reports having had back problems off and on for years. It ordinarily goes away on its own if she takes it easy. she reports sometimes taking acetaminophen or ibuprofen, which helps. This time, however, she says her back has been bothering her for the last 2 months and is present most of the time, although it gets worse when she"s been more active. She mentions that she just took a week off and stayed in bed the entire time. when she returned to her normal activity yesterday, her back pain came right back and may even be a little worse. What is the most appropriate response: you probably have a slipped disc. You should make an appointment to be seen by your primary care provider to have some tests done. : back pain is commonly associated with aging.
