Which patient statement indicates to the nurse that more teaching about the diagnostic process of fibromyalgia is needed?
A) "Pain needs to be present in 7 of 18 trigger points."
B) "Diagnosis is made if I have widespread pain for 6 months or more."
C) "There is no definitive test for fibromyalgia."
D) "We need to rule out other causes for my pain."
B) "Diagnosis is made if I have widespread pain for 6 months or more."
Explanation: A) Diagnostic criteria includes a 3-month duration of widespread pain, presence and severity of pain in 7 of the 18 trigger points, fatigue, and absence of other disorders that could explain the pain.
B) Diagnostic criteria includes a 3-month duration of widespread pain, presence and severity of pain in 7 of the 18 trigger points, fatigue, and absence of other disorders that could explain the pain.
C) Diagnostic criteria includes a 3-month duration of widespread pain, presence and severity of pain in 7 of the 18 trigger points, fatigue, and absence of other disorders that could explain the pain.
D) Diagnostic criteria includes a 3-month duration of widespread pain, presence and severity of pain in 7 of the 18 trigger points, fatigue, and absence of other disorders that could explain the pain.
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