Based on the significant effects of chronic idiopathic fatigue, what is the nurse's priority assessment?
a. Cholesterol level and lipid profile
b. Creatinine and BUN levels
c. Memory loss testing
d. Mental health evaluation
ANS: D
Fatigue does not cause death or organ failure, but mortality from suicide was higher than the general population in patients with chronic idiopathic fatigue. Therefore a mental health evaluation is a priority assessment. Cholesterol and lipid levels are indicative of heart disease. Creatinine and BUN levels are indicators of kidney function. Memory loss is not a significant effect of chronic fatigue.
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