Which are treatment related causes of fatigue? (Select all that apply.)
a. Blood transfusion
b. Chemotherapy
c. Radiation therapy
d. Surgery
e. Side effects of medications
ANS: B, C, D, E
Cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy and radiation, commonly cause fatigue. A risk of any surgery is blood loss, which can possibly lead to fatigue if the hemoglobin and hematocrit drop significantly. Fatigue is a side effect of many medications. A blood transfusion is more likely to lead to increased energy versus fatigue as the hematocrit and hemoglobin levels would be expected to rise with the transfusion.
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