Nutrition, comfort and end of lifeQuestion 399 of 1700

How long does pain usually last to be called chronic pain?

  1. Longer than one week after the injury
  2. Longer than one month after the injury
  3. Longer than six months in total
  4. Longer than two years after the injury
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Correct answer: Longer than six months in total

Chronic pain is ongoing and lasts more than six months.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 6.3: Pain

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026