A patient complains of leg cramps during hemodialysis. The nurse should first
a. massage the patient's legs.
b. reposition the patient supine.
c. give acetaminophen (Tylenol).
d. infuse a bolus of normal saline.
ANS: D
Muscle cramps during dialysis are caused by rapid removal of sodium and water. Treatment includes infusion of normal saline. The other actions do not address the reason for the cramps.
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