Elysia Is a Young Woman Who Has Just Been Diagnosed

Multiple Choice

Elysia is a young woman who has just been diagnosed with fibromyalgia. The practitioner asks the medical assistant to provide her with tips to help manage this disorder. The medical assistant should suggest that she ____.

A) avoid any alcohol use
B) reduce activities when her pain is the greatest
C) seek counseling to help develop better coping skills
D) increase her intake of caffeine to give her more energy
E) avoid taking anti-inflammatory medications