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Nix4Pres Nix4Pres
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Your patient is a 32-year-old male who is alert and oriented, complaining of severe pain. He states he has a history of disk herniation. Today, he experienced an acute onset of lower back pain while lifting a heavy box. Physical examination reveals a palpable muscle spasm and pain with palpation at the level of L4 and L5. He is lying on his right side and states that the pain is too severe for him to move. HR = 132, BP = 152/104, RR = 20, SpO2 = 99%. Which of the following would NOT be appropriate?
A) Morphine sulfate IV
B) Right lateral recumbent position on a long backboard for transport
C) Valium IV
D) Cervical collar and supine immobilization on a long backboard
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Thanks so much!
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Good luck with the rest
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