The mother of three teenagers is diagnosed with fibromyalgia and asks the nurse to how to keep up with all of the children's activities. Which suggestion by the nurse is the most appropriate?

A) Attempt to attend the all the functions of the children.
B) Negotiate with the children to alternate attending their functions.
C) Avoid attending any afterschool functions for the children.
D) Ask the children to limit their activities.


Answer: B

Since it is too difficult to attend all of the children's functions, the nurse suggests alternating the children's functions. In this manner, the client feels that she is partially meeting the needs of each child. Not attending any functions will only add to the client's stress and may worsen symptoms. It is not reasonable for a client with fibromyalgia to try to run the home and attend all of the functions of each child. The children should not have to limit their activities because of the client's illness.

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