Question 1

During a home visit,the family of a patient with fibromyalgia asks the nurse what they can do to help the patient with painful episodes.What should the nurse suggest to the patient and family?

Accepted Answer

Dividing household chores among family members can help reduce the patient's stress and physical exertion, which may alleviate painful episodes associated with fibromyalgia.

Question 2

The nurse is discussing goals to relieve pain and fatigue with a patient newly diagnosed with fibromyalgia.Which goal statement would be realistic for this patient to achieve within 30 days?

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

The mother of three teenagers is diagnosed with fibromyalgia and asks the nurse how to keep up with all of the children's activities.Which suggestion by the nurse is the most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Negotiating with the children to alternate attending their functions allows the mother to balance her own self-care needs for managing fibromyalgia symptoms while still being involved in her children's activities. It also teaches the children important lessons about compromise and supporting family members. Asking the children to limit their activities or avoiding attending any functions may create tension and limit the children's experiences, while attempting to attend all functions may be overwhelming for the mother's health.

Question 4

The nurse is counseling an adult patient with fibromyalgia.What are some elements of counseling that can help this patient develop effective coping skills?

Accepted Answer

Option D teaches the patient effective coping skills such as distractions, relaxation techniques, or journaling, which help to manage fibromyalgia symptoms. Options A, B, and C are not appropriate counseling strategies as they are not supportive and may increase the patient's anxiety, fear, and hopelessness.

Quiz 19: Coordinating Care for Patients With Connective Tissue Disorders

During a home visit,the family of a patient with fibromyalgia asks the nurse what they can do to help the patient with painful episodes.What should the nurse suggest to the patient and family?

The nurse is discussing goals to relieve pain and fatigue with a patient newly diagnosed with fibromyalgia.Which goal statement would be realistic for this patient to achieve within 30 days?

The mother of three teenagers is diagnosed with fibromyalgia and asks the nurse how to keep up with all of the children's activities.Which suggestion by the nurse is the most appropriate?

The nurse is counseling an adult patient with fibromyalgia.What are some elements of counseling that can help this patient develop effective coping skills?