During a home visit, the family of a client with fibromyalgia asks the nurse what they can do to help the client with painful episodes. What should the nurse suggest to the client and family?
A) Protect the client from injury.
B) Plan a family reunion.
C) Divide household chores among each member of the family.
D) Keep the client in bed.
Answer: C
Although the causes and treatments are not all known, there is general agreement that reducing stress may help lessen the effects of fibromyalgia. The nurse could help the family by suggesting ways to decrease stress on the client by having the family pitch in on responsibilities. A family vacation might cause more stress to the client, who would more than likely be planning and packing. Keeping the client in bed would not be therapeutic. There is no reason to believe that this client is at higher risk for injury than another member of the family.
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