Author Question: The son of a client with fibromyalgia asks the nurse if he will also experience the health problem. ... (Read 126 times)

kodithompson · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The son of a client with fibromyalgia asks the nurse if he will also experience the health problem. Which responses by the nurse are appropriate for this situation?

Select all that apply.
A) If your diet is high in fatty foods, you have a greater chance of developing fibromyalgia.
B) Having a family member with fibromyalgia increases the risk of developing it.
C) Fibromyalgia is caused by depression. If you are depressed, you have a greater risk of developing it.
D) Only people age 20-50 develop fibromyalgia.
E) Fibromyalgia is more prominent in women.

Question 2

Parents of a newborn infant are concerned that their baby may have sickle cell disease. The nurse reviews the medical record and finds that both parents have the sickle cell trait. Which is the best response for the nurse to give the parents?

A) Since neither of you actually has sickle cell disease, your baby is not at risk.
B) Your baby has the disease, as you both carry the trait.
C) As you both have the sickle cell trait, your baby will be tested for the disease.
D) Have you talked to a genetic counselor about your concerns?

Ashley I · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: B, E

There are many theories about the causes and risk factors about fibromyalgia. It is generally conceded that it is a problem for women more than men. Having a family member with the disease also increases the risk of development. The disease has not been linked to overexercise. It is a theory that fibromyalgia causes some depression, not the other way around. Diets have been suggested as possible treatment but are not thought to cause the disease.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C

Sickle cell disease is an autosomal recessive disorder. Both parents must have the trait in order for a child to have a 25 chance of having this disease. The most appropriate response by the nurse is to tell the parents the baby will be tested for the disease.