A patient who has had fatigue and muscle weakness for several years is diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome. The patient expresses anger at the health care professional for not offering relief of the symptoms and also anger at family members for saying "snap out of it and get busy." Based on the patient's statements, the nurse identifies a nursing diagnosis of

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The patient's statements support the problem and etiology of powerlessness related to lack of control. The patient does not complain about activity intolerance. Although the patient may have risk for altered family process, but there are not enough data to support this diagnosis. The patient is not expressing low self-esteem or feelings of inadequacy regarding meeting role expectations.

A Patient Who Has Had Fatigue and Muscle Weakness for Several