The nurse is evaluating the effectiveness of imipramine (Tofranil) , a tricyclic antidepressant, for a patient who is receiving the medication to help relieve chronic cancer pain. Which information is the best indicator that the imipramine is effective?
A) The patient states, "I feel much less depressed since I've been taking the imipramine."
B) The patient sleeps 8 hours every night.
C) The patient says that the pain is manageable and that he or she can accomplish desired activities.
D) The patient has no symptoms of anxiety.
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