A participant in a seminar given by the nurse asks the nurse to describe lifestyles that might contribute to chronic fatigue. The nurse responds with which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
1. Vigorous exercise three times a week
2. Hypothyroidism
3. Swimming after a meal
4. Use of illegal drugs
5. Pain
2. Hypothyroidism
4. Use of illegal drugs
5. Pain
Rationale:
Fatigue is a symptom that needs investigating. Some risk factors for fatigue are hypothyroidism, use of drugs, and chronic pain. Swimming and vigorous exercise will energize, not produce fatigue.
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