Ruptured Disk Teaching 1513
The patient was instructed in ruptured disk in the use and request of the back brace, support, or belt. The patient was advised in the need for complete bed rest to reduction inflammatory answers and to reduce stress in the spine. The patient was advised to use a urinal, bedpan, or bedside commode during the period of bed rest to evade walking.
Reviewed November 2017
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.