You are caring for a client with chronic fatigue syndrome. What is a realistic nursing intervention when taking care of a client with this diagnosis?
A) Educate the client about the disease process.
B) Advise the client to avoid moderate exertion.
C) Instruct the client to reduce the intake of potassium-rich foods.
D) Advise the client to avoid being in crowds.
A
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The nurse should educate the client about the disease process and the limitations that it requires because nothing, as yet, holds promise for a complete cure. The client need not be advised to avoid moderate exertion because the physician may prescribe a modest exercise program to treat chronic fatigue syndrome. A client who experiences hypotension may be advised to increase salt and water intake but need not reduce the intake of potassium-rich foods or avoid being in crowds.
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