The nurse assesses a patient who is receiving interleukin-2. Which finding should the nurse report immediately to the health care provider?
a. Generalized muscle aches
b. Complaints of nausea and anorexia
c. Oral temperature of 100.6° F (38.1° C)
d. Crackles heard at the lower scapular border
ANS: D
Capillary leak syndrome and acute pulmonary edema are possible toxic effects of interleukin-2. The patient may need oxygen and the nurse should rapidly notify the health care provider. The other findings are common side effects of interleukin-2.
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