The Nurse Assesses a Patient with Fibromyalgia and Osteoarthritis

question 2

Multiple Choice

The nurse assesses a patient with fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis.Which finding would indicate a need for patient teaching?

• A) The patient takes glucosamine daily for knee and hip pain.
• B) The patient attends a weekly yoga class to improve flexibility and balance.
• C) The patient states that prayer helps improve the pain and her ability to function.
• D) The patient obtains information about herbs from a salesperson at a health food store.

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