Asked by Qimei Jiang on Jun 25, 2024
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The nurse is assessing for fatigue in a patient diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Which self -reporting tool is best for the nurse to utilize?
A) Multidimensional Assessment of Fatigue (MAF)
B) Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS)
C) Brief Fatigue Inventory (BFI)
D) Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory (MFI)
Multidimensional Assessment of Fatigue (MAF)
A tool used to evaluate various aspects of fatigue, including its severity, impact on daily activities, and changes over time.
Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS)
A tool used to assess the impact of fatigue on daily functioning, particularly in patients with chronic illnesses.
Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory (MFI)
A self-reported tool used to measure fatigue, encompassing various dimensions such as general fatigue, physical fatigue, mental fatigue, reduced motivation, and reduced activity.
- Identify appropriate self-reporting tools for assessing fatigue in patients with chronic conditions.
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Neelam KatariaJun 29, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The FSS was developed for patients with multiple sclerosis and lupus. The MAF was designed for arthritis patients and is also used in cancer patients and those with chronic pulmonary disease. The BFI is used for cancer patients. The MFI is used with various patient populations, including cancer, chronic fatigue syndrome, and COPD.
Learning Objectives
- Identify appropriate self-reporting tools for assessing fatigue in patients with chronic conditions.