The Nurse Is Instructing a Patient with a Ruptured Vertebral

The nurse is instructing a patient with a ruptured vertebral disk on self-care measures. What should the nurse include in this teaching?

A) Bend from the waist.
B) Wear low-heeled shoes.
C) Avoid twisting the back.
D) Sleep on a firm mattress.
E) Use a pillow under the knees when lying down.