An occupational therapist is treating a 56-year-old woman who has been diagnosed with fibrom-yalgia. She has expressed depression and anxiety over her diminished ability to lead a fulfilled life
She reports that her pain typically rates approximately 7 on the numerical pain intensity scale. What interventions should the OT practitioner employ?
A. Provide her with relaxation training to decrease muscle tension
B. Help her to resume leisure activities that she once enjoyed that would cause low stress on her body, such as swimming
C. Refer her for psychological counseling
D. Refer her to a spiritual advisor
E. All of the above
ANS: E
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