An Older Client with Chronic Low Back Pain Asks the Nurse

Multiple Choice

An older client with chronic low back pain asks the nurse if there is anything else besides taking pain medication that the client can do to help with the discomfort. What recommendation can the nurse safely make to the client?

A) Purchase a Tai Chi home exercise program.
B) A yoga class might be helpful to relieve pain.
C) Acupuncture will correct any source of back pain.
D) Take over-the-counter chondroitin or glucosamine.