Chronic fatigue syndrome: What nurses need to know.

Marianne Bush
Author Information
  1. Marianne Bush: Marianne Bush is an RN contractor for a national wellness company.

Abstract

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a long-term, often misunderstood disorder that involves the nervous, immune, metabolic, endocrine, and digestive systems. This article describes the pathophysiology of CFS, signs and symptoms of CFS in adults, diagnostic criteria for CFS, and nursing considerations for patients with CFS.

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MeSH Term

Adult
Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic
Humans
Nursing Diagnosis