The nurse suspects that a client is experiencing fibromyalgia. What findings did the nurse use to come to this conclusion? (Select all that apply.)
1. Fatigue
2. Headaches
3. Blurred vision
4. Muscle spasms
5. Painful trigger points in the neck and shoulders
Answer: 1, 2, 4, 5
1. Systemic manifestations of fibromyalgia include fatigue.
2. Systemic manifestations of fibromyalgia include headaches.
3. Blurred vision is not a manifestation of fibromyalgia.
4. Local tightness or muscle spasm may occur.
5. Tenderness is present, usually in small, localized trigger points. The pain may be in the neck and shoulders.
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