The Nurse Is Assessing a Client with Fibromyalgia

question 24

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assessing a client with fibromyalgia. Which of the following symptoms should the nurse expect the client to report? (Select all that apply.)

• A)Sleep disturbances
• B)Multiple tender points
• C)Cardiac palpitations and dizziness
• D)Multijoint pain with inflammation and swelling
• E)Widespread bilateral, burning musculo-skeletal pain

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