A patient with chronic cancer pain is receiving imipramine (Tofranil) in addition to long-acting morphine for pain control. Which information is the best indicator that the imipramine is effective?
A) The patient sleeps 8 hours every night.
B) The patient has no symptoms of anxiety.
C) The patient states, "I feel much less depressed since I've been taking the imipramine."
D) The patient states, "The pain is manageable, and I can accomplish my desired activities.
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