Which medication taken by a patient with restless legs syndrome should the nurse discuss with the patient?
a. Multivitamin (Stresstabs)
b. Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
c. Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil)
d. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
ANS: D
Antihistamines can aggravate restless legs syndrome. The other medications will not contribute to restless legs syndrome.
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