An older patient is diagnosed with RLS. Which of the following nonpharmacologic interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care? (Select all that apply.)
a. Engage in regular mild to moderate phys-ical activity including stretching activities for the lower extremities.
b. Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and tobacco.
c. Avoid hot baths.
d. Relaxation techniques may be helpful.
e. A mild sleeping medication such as di-phenhydramine (Benadryl) might be help-ful.
ANS: A, B, D
Nonpharmacologic therapy includes stretching the lower extremities, mild to moderate physical activity, hot baths, massage, acupressure, relaxation techniques, and avoidance of caffeine, alco-hol, and tobacco. The use of diphenhydramine (Benadryl) as a sleeping medication for older adults is not appropriate. There is also no evidence that it will decrease RLS.
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