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A client with a brain tumor has begun to exhibit signs of cachexia. What subsequent assessment should the nurse prioritize?a. Assessment of peripheral nervous functionb. Assessment of cranial nerve functionc. Assessment of nutritional statusd. Assessment of respiratory status
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