The nurse is assessing for fatigue in a patient diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Which self -reporting tool is best for the nurse to utilize?
a. Multidimensional Assessment of Fatigue (MAF)
b. Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS)
c. Brief Fatigue Inventory (BFI)
d. Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory (MFI)
ANS: B
The FSS was developed for patients with multiple sclerosis and lupus. The MAF was designed for arthritis patients and is also used in cancer patients and those with chronic pulmonary disease. The BFI is used for cancer patients. The MFI is used with various patient populations, including cancer, chronic fatigue syndrome, and COPD.
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