Problem: Ethan Patel, a 40-year-old man, recently experienced severe lower back pain after lifting heavy equipment at work. During the physical assessment, you note decreased flexibility and tenderness in the lower back. What steps would you take to differentiate between an infectious and non-infectious cause of his lower back pain? Select all that apply. Need Professional Help? Question options: Perform inspection and palpation of the lower back to check for warmth and swelling Conduct range of motion tests and assess the strength of the lower back muscles Ask Ethan to describe the pain using a numerical pain scale Recommend a heat pack and muscle relaxants, and schedule a follow-up in one week Take a detailed health history including recent infections or physical trauma Perform a gastrointestinal exam to rule out referred pain from abdominal issues