RN HESI NUTRITION
RN HESI NUTRITION ( 49 Questions)
A client who is training for a first marathon arrives at the clinic reporting an increase in the frequency of leg cramps. Which recommendation should the nurse provide to help decrease the frequency of leg cramps?
Drinking a litre of water during and after running is not appropriate: While hydration is important, consuming plain water might not be sufficient to address electrolyte imbalances that can contribute to leg cramps. Drinking excessive amounts of water without electrolyte replacement can even lead to a dilution of electrolyte levels.
Consuming a sports drink before and during training is appropriate. Sports drinks are formulated to provide not only hydration but also electrolytes like sodium, potassium, and sometimes magnesium. These electrolytes are important for proper muscle function and can help prevent cramps. Consuming a sports drink before and during training can help maintain electrolyte balance and reduce the risk of leg cramps.
Eating a high carbohydrate meal after running is not appropriate. Carbohydrates are important for refuelling muscles after exercise, but this recommendation doesn't directly address the issue of leg cramps during training. Electrolytes like sodium, potassium, and magnesium play a role in muscle function and can help prevent cramps.
Avoid drinking alcohol forty-eight hours before training is not appropriate. While avoiding alcohol before training is generally a good idea for hydration and performance reasons, it doesn't specifically address the issue of leg cramps. Electrolyte balance is more directly related to muscle cramping.
Choice A
Drinking a litre of water during and after running is not appropriate: While hydration is important, consuming plain water might not be sufficient to address electrolyte imbalances that can contribute to leg cramps. Drinking excessive amounts of water without electrolyte replacement can even lead to a dilution of electrolyte levels.
Choice B
Consuming a sports drink before and during training is appropriate. Sports drinks are formulated to provide not only hydration but also electrolytes like sodium, potassium, and sometimes magnesium. These electrolytes are important for proper muscle function and can help prevent cramps. Consuming a sports drink before and during training can help maintain electrolyte balance and reduce the risk of leg cramps.
Choice C
Eating a high carbohydrate meal after running is not appropriate. Carbohydrates are important for refuelling muscles after exercise, but this recommendation doesn't directly address the issue of leg cramps during training. Electrolytes like sodium, potassium, and magnesium play a role in muscle function and can help prevent cramps.
Choice D
Avoid drinking alcohol forty-eight hours before training is not appropriate. While avoiding alcohol before training is generally a good idea for hydration and performance reasons, it doesn't specifically address the issue of leg cramps. Electrolyte balance is more directly related to muscle cramping.