A patient has been diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Which statement would indicate that the patient understands the nurse's instruction about the disease?
1. "This disease should run its course in about 18 months.".
2. "Because my muscles are so painful, I should avoid exercise.".
3. "Following a very low-fat diet has been proven to reduce the symptoms of fibromyalgia.".
4. "I need to work on reducing my anxiety about things I cannot control.".
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Rationale 1: Fibromyalgia is a chronic syndrome.
Rationale 2: Exercise helps to increase circulation to the muscles and is recommended therapy for fibromyalgia.
Rationale 3: There is no particular diet that has been shown to improve fibromyalgia.
Rationale 4: Anxiety and depression must be controlled in order to control fibromyalgia.
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