What is the most prevalent symptom in clients with cancer?
1. Fatigue
2. Hair loss
3. Anorexia
4. Nausea
Fatigue
Rationale: Fatigue is reported as the most prevalent symptom in patients afflicted with cancer. Hair loss is dependent on the type of cancer treatment; it is not universally experienced by everyone. Nausea and anorexia, or loss of appetite, can be due to the cancer or the prescribed treatment; it is not universally experienced by cancer clients.
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