Question

The nurse is teaching a client at risk for intervertebral disk herniation about common risk factors. Which risk factor(s) should the nurse include? select all that apply. Participating in vigorous cardiovascular exercise having osteoarthritis of the spine being of less than average height (short stature) experiencing a fall or other trauma lifting heavy objects while in a flexed position

Answer 1

The nurse should include the following risk factors for intervertebral disk herniation:
- Having osteoarthritis of the spine
- Lifting heavy objects while in a flexed position
- Experiencing a fall or other trauma

Participating in vigorous cardiovascular exercise and being of less than average height (short stature) are not risk factors for intervertebral disk herniation.