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Hannah Arther is a 53-year-old marketing executive who was recently diagnosed with uterine cancer. She had a hysterectomy and is currently undergoing radiation therapy. She is experiencing nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, as well as anorexia.
-Because of the symptoms Ms. Arther is experiencing, she is at risk for all of these conditions EXCEPT:

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Dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, is not a common symptom of uterine cancer or its treatment. However, the other conditions listed - weight loss, fluid and electrolyte imbalances, negative nitrogen balance, and muscle wasting - are all potential risks due to the side effects of radiation therapy and anorexia.

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