A client with a history of prostate cancer is in the clinic and reports new onset of severe low back pain.What action by the nurse is most important?

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This client has manifestations of spinal cord compression,which can be seen with prostate cancer.This may affect both gait and balance and urinary function.For client safety,assessing gait and balance is the priority.Documentation should be complete.The client may or may not have occupational risks for low back pain,but with his history of prostate cancer,this should not be where the nurse starts investigating.

A Client with a History of Prostate Cancer Is in the Clinic