The client with fibromyalgia is visiting the clinic with her family. The family asks what types of ...

2. Divide the household workload among the family

Rationale:
Although the causes and treatments are not all known, there is general agreement that reducing stress may help lessen the effects of fibromyalgia. The nurse could help the family by suggesting ways to decrease stress on the client by having the family pitch in on responsibilities. A family vacation might cause more stress to the client, who would more than likely be planning and packing.. Keeping the client in bed would not be therapeutic. There is no reason to believe that this client is at higher risk for injury than another member of the family.