Symptoms of compassion fatigue include (select all that apply)
A. Mania
B. Exhaustion
C. Sadness
D. Hunger
E. Cynicism
F. Boredom
G. Hopelessness
H. Weight loss
ANS: B, C, E, F, G, H
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