Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 69%
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A client experiencing low back pain asks the nurse which type of exercise will strengthen the lower back muscles. Which exercise should the nurse encourage the client to participate in to best strengthen the lower back muscles?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Walking and swimming are very beneficial in strengthening back muscles for the client with low back pain. The other options involve twisting and pulling of the back muscles, which is not helpful to the client experiencing back pain.