A nurse is caring for a 60-year-old patient diagnosed with R…
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A nurse is cаring fоr а 60-yeаr-оld patient diagnоsed with Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS). The patient reports worsening symptoms in the evenings, including an intense urge to move their legs, which disrupts their sleep. The patient’s medical history includes type 2 diabetes and hypertension, and they take medications for both conditions. Which interventions should the nurse implement to manage the patient’s RLS symptoms? For each intervention, state whether it is an appropriate or inappropriate action for managing RLS. Write A for appropriate and I for inappropriate. Intervention Appropriate or inappropriate Increase the dosage of antihypertensive medication [BLANK-1] Recommend regular exercise and avoidance of alcohol/caffeine [BLANK-2] Advise the patient to take a warm bath and engage in heavy physical activity before bed [BLANK-3] Instruct the patient to reduce fluid intake to prevent nocturnal leg cramps [BLANK-4] Suggest iron supplementation if a deficiency is identified [BLANK-5]