To relieve a leg cramp, the patient should be instructed to a. ...

[jparksx]

To relieve a leg cramp, the patient should be instructed to
 
  a. Massage the affected muscle.
  b. Stretch and point the toe.
  c. Dorsiflex the foot.
  d. Apply a warm pack.

Question 2

When counseling parents and children about the importance of increased physical activity, the nurse can emphasize
 
  a. Anaerobic exercise should comprise a major component of the child's daily
  exercise.
  b. All children should be physically active for at least 2 hours per day.
  c. It is not necessary to participate in physical education classes at school if a student
  is taking part in other activities.
  d. Making exercise fun and a habitual activity.

[dreamfighter72]

Answer to Question 1

C
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A Since she is prone to blood clots in the legs, massaging the affected leg muscle is
contraindicated.
B Pointing the toes will contract the muscle and not relieve the pain.
C Dorsiflexion of the foot stretches the leg muscle and relieves the painful muscle
contraction.
D Warm packs can be used to relax the muscle, but more immediate relief is
necessary, such as dorsiflexion of the foot.

Answer to Question 2

D
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A Aerobic exercise should comprise a major component of children's daily
exercise; however, physical activity should also include muscle and bone
strengthening activities.
B Children and adolescents should be physically active for at least 1 hour daily.
C Encourage all student to participate fully in any physical education classes.
D It is important to make exercise a fun and a habitual activity. Encourage parents
to investigate their community's different activity programs. This includes
recreation centers, parks, and the YMCA.