During assessment of the patient with fibromyalgia, the nurse would expect the patient to report which of the following (select all that apply)?
a. Sleep disturbances
b. Multiple tender points
c. Cardiac palpitations and dizziness
d. Multijoint pain with inflammation and swelling
e. Widespread bilateral, burning musculoskeletal pain
ANS: A, B, E
These symptoms are commonly described by patients with fibromyalgia. Cardiac involvement and joint inflammation are not typical of fibromyalgia.
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