A patient diagnosed with cancer is admitted with a weight loss of 25 lbs. over the last month with progressive anorexia. The nurse suspects this patient is experiencing which of the following physiological effects of cancer?

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The patient's symptoms of significant weight loss and anorexia are consistent with anorexia-cachexia syndrome, which is a common physiological effect of cancer. Paraneoplastic syndrome refers to symptoms caused by cancer outside of its primary location, and infection and esophageal obstruction would likely present with other symptoms in addition to weight loss and anorexia.

A Patient Diagnosed with Cancer Is Admitted with a Weight