A clinic nurse is caring for a patient newly diagnosed with fibromyalgia. When developing a care plan for this patient, what would be a priority nursing diagnosis for this patient?
A) Impaired Urinary Elimination Related to Neuropathy
B) Altered Nutrition Related to Impaired Absorption
C) Disturbed Sleep Pattern Related to CNS Stimulation
D) Fatigue Related to Pain
Ans: D
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Fibromyalgia is characterized by fatigue, generalized muscle aching, and stiffness. Impaired urinary elimination is not a common manifestation of the disease. Altered nutrition and disturbed sleep pattern are potential nursing diagnoses, but are not the priority.
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