A patient who had stomach cancer surgery two years ago comes into the clinic fearful that the "cancer is back because I'm so tired all of the time."." The nurse realizes that this patient is likely experiencing which of the following?

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The statement about feeling tired all the time suggests a possible vitamin deficiency. While it is important to rule out a cancer recurrence, it is not necessarily the most likely cause of the patient's fatigue. Metastasis can cause fatigue, but the patient did not provide any other symptoms that would suggest this. Ineffective coping is not relevant to this particular symptom.

A Patient Who Had Stomach Cancer Surgery Two Years Ago