The home health nurse is caring for a patient who has been receiving interferon therapy for treatment of cancer. Which statement by the patient may indicate a need for a change in treatment?
A. "I rarely have the energy to get out of bed."
B. "I experience chills after I inject the interferon."
C. "I take acetaminophen (Tylenol) every 4 hours."
D. "I have frequent muscle aches and pains."
Correct Answer: A. “I rarely have the energy to get out of bed.”
Option A: Fatigue can be dose-limiting toxicity for use of biologic therapies.
Options B and D: Flu-Like symptoms, such as muscle aches and chills, are common side effects of interferon use.
Option D: Patients are advised to use Tylenol every 4 hours.
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