Mrs Linda is a 68years old female brought in to Emergency Room by her daughter due to persistent lower back pain. The nurse places her in bed in a semi fowler position moderately flexing her hip and her knee. What is the rationale for placing patient in this position?.
A.Patient does not need to be placed in semi fowler position.
B.Nurse should encourage patient to ambulate.
C.This position relieves tension at the lumbosacral region.
D. The nurse should call the doctor to order diagnostic studies.
Correct answer is C.
Rationale: Knee flexed relieves pressure on sciatic nerve or disk.
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