The nurse is discussing goals to relieve pain and fatigue with a client newly diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Which goal statement would be realistic for this client to achieve within 30 days?
A) Cook dinner five nights a week.
B) Join an exercise group.
C) Walk her son to school daily.
D) Get a job outside the home.
Answer: A
Fibromyalgia saps the client's energy. The client might set as an initial goal to be able to perform daily tasks for the family such as cooking and doing the laundry. Walking her son to school daily is a bit ambitious to start, as are joining an exercise group and getting a job outside the home.
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