The nurse assesses a client experiencing chronic pain. Which finding should indicate to the nurse that the pain has affected the client's mental status? Select all that apply.

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1. Fatigue is an emotional response to pain and increases pain perception.
2. A client in chronic pain will have mood changes because of the sadness of not being able to do enjoyable activities.
3. A client in chronic pain may feel helpless and hopeless and stop looking forward to life.
4. A client who demands pain medication has had previous unsuccessful attempts at pain control.
5. Anxiety and worry about the pain may escalate to the point of panic.

The Nurse Assesses a Client Experiencing Chronic Pain