A Client Presents with a Greater-Than-3-Month History of Widespread Aches

question 8

Multiple Choice

A client presents with a greater-than-3-month history of widespread aches and pains. The client also points to several tender locations. On further questioning, the client mentions disturbed sleep and feeling fatigued. Which diagnosis does the nurse suspect for the client?

• A)Complex regional pain syndrome
• B)Fibromyalgia
• C)Spinal nerve radiculopathy
• D)Trigeminal neuralgia

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