Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 74%
Practice
A client is complaining of low back pain that radiates down the left posterior thigh. The nurse should ask the client if the pain is worsened or aggravated by which factor?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Bending or lifting can exacerbate low back pain radiating down the leg, often indicative of sciatica or a herniated disc, as these activities increase pressure on the affected nerve roots.