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NCLEX RN Practice Question

A 28-year-old client at 24 weeks gestation attends a prenatal appointment and reports frequent leg cramps, especially at night. What is the best advice the nurse can provide to help alleviate this discomfort?

  • Apply a heating pad to the affected area to relieve the muscle cramping.

  • Stretch your calf muscles regularly and drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated.

  • Avoid walking or physical activity in the evening to prevent nighttime cramps.

  • Increase your dietary calcium to reduce the frequency of muscle cramps.

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