The nurse knows that an individual diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) may complain of which of the following clinical manifestations listed below?
A)
Achy joints and muscles and low-grade temperature over the past few weeks
B)
Intense ringing in the ears when listening to music or watching TV
C)
Excessive thirst and hunger, especially late at night
D)
Excessive sleepiness and difficulty getting out of bed in the morning
Ans:
A
Feedback:
Often CFS is preceded by a cold or flulike illness. Frequently, the person describes the illness as recurring, with periods of exacerbations and remissions. Ringing of the ears, excess thirst/hunger, and too much sleep are not usually associated with CFS.
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