The nurse is assessing a patient who appears fatigued, pale, and says that he has lost 15 pounds over the last month. This information suggests to the nurse that the patient:
1. Should be further assessed for the presence of a malignancy.
2. Is having financial difficulty.
3. Is depressed.
4. Has a change in taste and smell and has probably lost interest in food.
Should be further assessed for the presence of a malignancy.
Rationale: While inspecting the patient, the nurse sees a fatigued and pale patient with a 15-pound unintentional weight loss over the last month. This information is serious and the patient should be further assessed for the presence of a malignancy. There is not enough information for the nurse to determine that the patient is having financial difficulty or that the patient is depressed. The nurse also does not know at this time if the patient has had a change in taste and smell.
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