A client with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) asks the nurse why they need to limit their consumption of sugar, caffeine, and alcohol.

Which of the nursing statements best reflects the reasoning for this dietary recommendation?

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu

ID: 137304

Question

A client with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) asks the nurse why they need to limit their consumption of sugar, caffeine, and alcohol.  
 
 Which of the nursing statements  best  reflects the reasoning for this dietary recommendation? 
 
   Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu   
 
 ID: 137304

Accepted Answer

"Increased consumption of these foods have been shown to be muscle irritants"

Answer

"Increased caffeine intake can lead to inflammatory processes linked to fibromyalgia syndrome"

Answer

"Alcohol can increase sedation if taken with analgesia"

Answer

"Sugar is linked to an increase in anxiety in fibromyalgia syndrome"

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