The Son of a Client with Fibromyalgia Asks the Nurse

question 20

Multiple Choice

The son of a client with fibromyalgia asks the nurse if he will also experience the health problem. Which responses by the nurse are appropriate for this situation? Select all that apply.

• A)If your diet is high in fatty foods, you have a greater chance of developing fibromyalgia.
• B)Having a family member with fibromyalgia increases the risk for developing it.
• C)If you exercise often enough you'll be fine.
• D)Only people aged 20-50 develop fibromyalgia.
• E)Fibromyalgia is more prominent in women.

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