Which intervention should the nurse teach the client with fibromyalgia to reduce the pain associated with the disorder?
A. "Wear gloves or mittens whenever you are outdoors in cooler temperatures."
B. "Avoid weight-bearing activity when pain is present."
C. "Increase the amount of sleep you receive each day."
D. "Drink at least 4 liters of fluids every day."
C
In many clients, the pain of fibromyalgia occurs as a direct response of sleep deprivation. As-sisting the client to get a better night's sleep can drastically reduce the amount of pain expe-rienced.
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Record your answer rounding up to the nearest whole number.
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a. give away my high-heeled shoes." b. take ibuprofen (Motrin) if I need it." c. use the bunion pad to cushion the area." d. only wear sandals, no closed-toe shoes."
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