The nurse is assessing a patient who appears fatigued and pale and says that he has lost 15 pounds over the last month. It is most important for the nurse to conduct additional assessment for which condition?

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The symptoms of fatigue, pallor, and unexplained weight loss can all potentially be indicative of a malignancy or cancer. It is important for the nurse to conduct further assessment and potentially refer the patient for diagnostic testing to rule out this possibility. The other answer choices may also be important to assess for, but the symptoms described in the scenario are most concerning for a potential malignancy.

The Nurse Is Assessing a Patient Who Appears Fatigued and Pale