NURS 2063 Chapter 12 Questions with
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What type of disorder is fibromyalgia? - ✔✔A disorder of the soft tissues and muscles.
What is known about the cause of fibromyalgia? - ✔✔The cause is not known.
What are common clinical manifestations of fibromyalgia? - ✔✔Fatigue, non-restorative sleep,
and pain in areas of tender points.
List some areas where pain is commonly experienced in fibromyalgia. - ✔✔Neck, shoulders,
back, elbows, and hips.
What mental health condition may coexist with fibromyalgia? - ✔✔Depression.
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What type of disorder is fibromyalgia? - ✔✔A disorder of the soft tissues and muscles.
What is known about the cause of fibromyalgia? - ✔✔The cause is not known.
What are common clinical manifestations of fibromyalgia? - ✔✔Fatigue, non-restorative sleep,
and pain in areas of tender points.
List some areas where pain is commonly experienced in fibromyalgia. - ✔✔Neck, shoulders,
back, elbows, and hips.
What mental health condition may coexist with fibromyalgia? - ✔✔Depression.
