A client who suffers from frequent calf muscle cramping asks the nurse about using nonprescription capsaicin for pain relief. What information should the nurse provide this client?
1. Capsaicin is seldom effective in the treatment of cramping in calf muscles.
2. The client should plan to use the medication two times each day.
3. This medication should be taken with a full glass of water.
4. The client should wear gloves when handling this medication.
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Capsaicin increases blood flow to the muscle and can be very effective in increasing mobility and reducing pain.
Rationale 2: To be most effective, the medication should be applied four times each day.
Rationale 3: Capsaicin for cramping is a topical ointment and is not taken orally.
Rationale 4: The medication can cause irritation to the tissues of the hands, so gloves should be worn.
Global Rationale: The medication can cause irritation to the tissues of the hands, so gloves should be worn. Capsaicin increases blood flow to the muscle and can be very effective in increasing mobility and reducing pain. To be most effective, the medication should be applied four times each day. Capsaicin for cramping is a topical ointment and is not taken orally.
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