The nurse is assessing a patient for risk factors of chronic fatigue syndrome. Which factors should the nurse identify as placing the patient at risk for chronic fatigue syndrome? (Select all that apply.)

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The individual has severe chronic fatigue for 6 or more consecutive months that is not due to ongoing exertion or other medical conditions associated with fatigue (these other conditions need to be ruled out by a doctor after diagnostic tests have been conducted). The fatigue significantly interferes with daily activities and work. The individual concurrently has four or more of the following eight symptoms:
• Post exertion malaise lasting more than 24 hours
• Unrefreshing sleep
• Significant impairment of short-term memory or concentration 
• Muscle pain
• Multi-joint pain without swelling or redness
• Headaches of a new type, pattern, or severity
• Tender cervical or axillary lymph nodes
• Frequent or recurring sore throat

The Nurse Is Assessing a Patient for Risk Factors of Chronic