The nurse caring for clients with various cancers knows that which of the following is the most distressing symptom reported by clients, second only to pain?
A) Nausea
B) Skin irritation
C) Alopecia
D) Fatigue
D
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Fatigue is known to affect almost all people with cancer at one time or another. It may result from the disease, treatment, or psychological distress. After pain, it is the second most distressing symptom reported.
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