Which intervention will the nurse include in the plan of care for a patient with primary restless legs syndrome (RLS) who is having difficulty sleeping?
a. Teach about the use of antihistamines to improve sleep.
b. Suggest that the patient exercise regularly during the day.
c. Make a referral to a massage therapist for deep massage of the legs.
d. Assure the patient that the problem is transient and likely to resolve.
ANS: B
Nondrug interventions such as getting regular exercise are initially suggested to improve sleep quality in patients with RLS. Antihistamines may aggravate RLS. Massage does not alleviate RLS symptoms and RLS is likely to progress in most patients.
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