Problem:
Following several months of fatigue and depressive symptoms, a client has been diagnosed with fibromyalgia. The client states, "I feel so bad for my spouse and children because I can't keep up with everything at home, even though my spouse is trying their best." What is the nurse's most appropriate response? "I understand how you feel. What specific support do you need in the short term?" "It's good that your spouse is helping out. Have you asked what else they need to be able to keep up?" "That's a difficult situation. Are there family or friends who you can rely on for assistance?" "That must be hard for your whole family. Once your symptoms are better controlled, you'll gradually be able to do more." Need Assignment Help?