A client is going to have tender points examined to determine the diagnosis of fibromyalgia. The nurse should instruct the client the number of tender points that must be positive for the diagnosis would be:

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The presence of at least 11 of 18 tender points is considered diagnostic for fibromyalgia. The other higher numbers would just be useful to confirm the diagnosis.

A Client Is Going to Have Tender Points Examined to Determine