Nutrition, comfort and end of lifeQuestion 1291 of 1700

Which finding is typical of chronic pain?

  1. A big rise in pulse, respirations, and blood pressure
  2. Heavy sweating with a fast heart rate
  3. A fever with a fast breathing rate
  4. Little or no change in vital signs
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Correct answer: Little or no change in vital signs

Chronic pain usually does not change vital signs or cause sweating.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 6.3: Pain

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026