The effects of chronic pain can be destructive to a person's lifestyle and outlook, especially if the cause is unknown. When a person fails to express feelings, suppressed anger may turn inward and cause depression
What are symptoms of depression that the nurse needs to assess in a client with chronic pain? 1 . Frustration
2 . Extreme fatigue
3 . Disturbed sleeping pattern
4 . Lack of interest in surroundings
A) 1, 2, 3
B) 1, 2, 4
C) 1, 3, 4
D) 2, 3, 4
D
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When a person fails to express feelings, suppressed anger may turn inward and cause depression. Symptoms of depression include extreme fatigue, inability to sleep or sleeping too much, lack of interest in surroundings, lack of or excessive appetite, guilt feelings, sexual impotence, and withdrawal from social activities.
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