A patient diagnosed with cancer is admitted with a weight loss of 25 lbs. over the last month as well as progressive anorexia and muscle wasting. The nurse would plan care around which condition?

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The symptoms described in the scenario are consistent with anorexia-cachexia syndrome, which is a common finding in cancer patients. This condition is characterized by loss of appetite, weight loss, and muscle wasting, and requires a particular care plan to address these symptoms. Options B, C, and D are not consistent with the symptoms described.

A Patient Diagnosed with Cancer Is Admitted with a Weight