The nurse knows which of the following clients listed below is most likely to exhibit signs and symptoms of fatigue?

Question

A)
An obese client with a recurring flulike illness, muscle and joint pain, headaches, and sleep problems
B)
A sleep-deprived new mother with headache, sore throat, and anemia
C)
A woman with breast cancer, joint pain, lack of motivation, and inability to concentrate
D)
A client with major depression, allergies, and history of type 1 diabetes

Answer 1

Ans:
A

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This client fulfills the diagnostic criteria for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). The other three clients fulfill some of these criteria but not enough to qualify for a diagnosis of CFS; they also have other conditions that may be causing their fatigue.