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The nurse is assessing the vital signs of a client with pancreatic cancer. In addition to routine vital signs, the nurse assesses the fifth vital sign of:
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Pain is considered the fifth vital sign, alongside temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure. It is routinely assessed, especially in conditions like pancreatic cancer, which often causes significant pain due to tumor invasion or obstruction.