Which patient statement is typical of data collected from patients with a diagnosis of restless leg syndrome?
A) "The urge to move my legs subsides when resting."
B) "My leg restless subsides with movement."
C) "The restlessness subsides in the evening."
D) "My symptoms get better at night."
B) "My leg restless subsides with movement."
Explanation: A) For a diagnosis of restless leg syndrome, four symptoms must be present. They can be remembered by using the mnemonic URGE: Urge to move legs, usually accompanied by unpleasant sensations. Rest provokes symptoms. Getting active (moving) relieves symptoms. Evening and night worsen symptoms.
B) For a diagnosis of restless leg syndrome, four symptoms must be present. They can be remembered by using the mnemonic URGE: Urge to move legs, usually accompanied by unpleasant sensations. Rest provokes symptoms. Getting active (moving) relieves symptoms. Evening and night worsen symptoms.
C) For a diagnosis of restless leg syndrome, four symptoms must be present. They can be remembered by using the mnemonic URGE: Urge to move legs, usually accompanied by unpleasant sensations. Rest provokes symptoms. Getting active (moving) relieves symptoms. Evening and night worsen symptoms.
D) For a diagnosis of restless leg syndrome, four symptoms must be present. They can be remembered by using the mnemonic URGE: Urge to move legs, usually accompanied by unpleasant sensations. Rest provokes symptoms. Getting active (moving) relieves symptoms. Evening and night worsen symptoms.
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