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• Causes:

− Spasms of the gastrocnemius muscle.

− May be from insufficient calcium.

− Poor circulation.

− Fatigue.

• Nursing Management

− Advise the woman to avoid pointing her toes.

− Encourage the woman to wear warm clothes

− Teach the woman what to do during leg cramp, pull the toes up toward the leg

while pressing down on the knee.

− If need, assist the woman with measuring calcium and phosphorus rate.

H) Faintness:

• Causes:

− Change in blood volume .

− Postural hypotension .

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