A nurse is taking a history on a patient with cancer. Which assessment is priority?
a. Fatigue
b. Vision
c. Dehydration
d. Blood pressure
ANS: A
Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) and associated sleep disturbances are among the most frequent and distressing complaints of people with cancer. Vision, dehydration, and blood pressure are not frequent side effects of cancer.
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