The pain associated with a herniated lumbar disk is most likely to be described as ______.

A. aching, and localized in the lower back
B. cramping and radiating around the flank to the groin
C. shooting and radiating down the posterior aspect of one leg
D. throbbing and radiating through to the anterior abdominal wall

Answer: C. shooting and radiating down the posterior aspect of one leg

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A) increasing depth of respiration. B) dilating peripheral blood vessels. C) stimulating sweat glands. D) All of the above

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