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A Patient with Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) Tells the Nurse, "I

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A patient with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) tells the nurse, "I don't know why the doctor has prescribed amitriptyline (Elavil) for me. I don't feel depressed, just tired and achy." The most appropriate response by the nurse is, "The Elavil


A) is ordered to prevent depression from occurring."
B) will improve the quality of your sleep at night."
C) relaxes your muscles and helps prevent spasm."
D) has antiinflammatory actions to reduce joint pain."

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