The son of a client with fibromyalgia asks the nurse if he will also experience the health problem. Which responses by the nurse are appropriate for this situation?
Select all that apply.
A) If your diet is high in fatty foods, you have a greater chance of developing fibromyalgia.
B) Having a family member with fibromyalgia increases the risk of developing it.
C) Fibromyalgia is caused by depression. If you are depressed, you have a greater risk of developing it.
D) Only people age 20-50 develop fibromyalgia.
E) Fibromyalgia is more prominent in women.
Answer: B, E
There are many theories about the causes and risk factors about fibromyalgia. It is generally conceded that it is a problem for women more than men. Having a family member with the disease also increases the risk of development. The disease has not been linked to overexercise. It is a theory that fibromyalgia causes some depression, not the other way around. Diets have been suggested as possible treatment but are not thought to cause the disease.
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