Which information will the nurse include when teaching a patient with acute low back pain ?

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Acute back pain usually starts to improve within 2 weeks.In the meantime,the patient should use medications such as nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)or acetaminophen to manage pain and avoid activities that stress the back.Sleeping in a prone position and keeping the knees straight when leaning forward will place stress on the back,and should be avoided.

Which Information Will the Nurse Include When Teaching a Patient