Question

Care for a person suffering from an exercise-associated muscle cramp includes: a) Giving the person a sports drink.

b) Vigorously massaging the affected muscle(s).
c) Having the person take a salt tablet.
d) Rapidly transporting the person to a hospital.
e) Covering them with a blanket to maintain body heat.

Answer 1

a) Giving the person a sports drink

Step-by-step explanation:

Exercise-associated muscle cramps can be caused by dehydration and electrolyte imbalances. Providing a sports drink helps replenish fluids and electrolytes lost during exercise, helping to alleviate muscle cramps. Massaging the affected muscle(s) may provide temporary relief, but it does not address the underlying cause. Taking a salt tablet may help in some cases, but a sports drink containing electrolytes is a more comprehensive solution. Rapidly transporting the person to a hospital is not necessary for muscle cramps unless there are other severe symptoms present. Covering them with a blanket to maintain body heat is not directly related to treating muscle cramps.