A patient who has fibromyalgia tells the nurse, "My life feels very chaotic and out of my control. I will not be able to manage if anything else happens." Which response should the nurse make initially?

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The nurse's initial strategy should be further assessment of the stressors in the patient's life. Massage therapy, guided imagery, or previous coping mechanisms may be of assistance to the patient, but more assessment is needed before the nurse can determine this.

A Patient Who Has Fibromyalgia Tells the Nurse, "My Life