The pediatric nurse educator is conducting an in-service for novice nurses who will begin working on the pediatric oncology unit. The educator wants to include the common clinical manifestations of cancer. Which manifestation will the educator include in the presentation? Select all that apply.

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Cachexia (extreme weight loss and muscle wasting), anemia (low red blood cell count), and a palpable mass are all common clinical manifestations of cancer. Gene and chromosomal abnormalities may contribute to the development of cancer, but they are not typically considered a clinical manifestation.

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