A pregnant client experiencing heart palpitations and leg cramps would best be diagnosed with which nursing diagnosis?

The most suitable nursing diagnosis for a pregnant client experiencing heart palpitations and leg cramps is related to health-seeking behaviors. This diagnosis takes into account the client's symptoms and reflects a need for the client to engage in behaviors that will promote her health and the health of her fetus.

Heart palpitations and leg cramps can signal underlying issues such as dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, or the effects of increased blood volume and hormonal changes during pregnancy. A diagnosis focused on health-seeking behaviors encourages the client to seek medical advice, explore lifestyle changes, and obtain information regarding her symptoms. It promotes active participation in her care, leading to improved management of her condition during pregnancy.

The other options, while relevant to different aspects of a client’s health, do not directly address the immediate concerns raised by the client's symptoms. For example, imbalanced nutrition may be a possible issue but does not directly correlate with the symptoms of heart palpitations and leg cramps. Similarly, disturbed sleep patterns may arise from various factors during pregnancy but don’t specifically relate to these symptoms. Risk for impaired skin integrity does not pertain to the client's current concerns and symptoms. Thus, the emphasis on health-seeking behaviors effectively addresses the significance of the client's symptoms and her need to engage