42-year-old White Male presenting lower back pain that has persisted for the past month. He describes the pain as crushing and sometimes radiates to...

Question 42-year-old White Male presenting lower back pain that has persistedfor the past month. He describes the pain as crushing and sometimes radiates to his left leg. The patient rates the pain as 7 out of 10 and sometimes 9 out of 10 on the severity scale. Additionally, he reports that the pain worsens when he is doing some work on the lawn or walking up the stairs. Resting provides some relief, but it returns with time. He reports taking some ibuprofen for the pain at home. Moreover, the client reports that when the pain starts, it lasts about five minutes. Health Science Science Nursing NURS 6512 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)