A client with chronic fatigue syndrome is crying and says "I can't do anything anymore. I can't even walk up a flight of stairs because I am so tired all the time. My spouse thinks I am just lazy, but I simply can't do anything that requires physical activity." Nursing interventions for this client should focus on
A) discovering the cause of the fatigue and correcting it.
B) helping the client manage and cope effectively.
C) showing the client how to plan and group activities.
D) working with the client to improve communicating needs to the spouse.

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Nurses have an important role in helping the client with chronic fatigue manage and cope effectively. Some included interventions include having the client keep a fatigue diary, learning to perform activities when energy levels are highest, and learning to balance gentle exercise with rest. This is a chronic condition, not one that is correctable. Planning and grouping activities and assertive communication skills are helpful components of managing and coping.

A Client with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Is Crying and Says