A patient in her third trimester of pregnancy reports frequent leg cramps. What strategy would be most appropriate for the nurse to suggest?

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Flexing the foot to stretch the calf can help alleviate leg cramps in pregnant women. Pointing the toes can actually worsen the cramp. Increasing protein intake and limiting activity may have potential benefits for overall health in pregnancy, but they are not specific strategies for leg cramp relief.

A Patient in Her Third Trimester of Pregnancy Reports Frequent