Immunotherapy is used to treat cancer clients by enhancing their immune system. What nutritional imbalances can be caused by immunotherapy?
A) Hypernatremia C) Hyperabsorption
B) Hypokalemia D) Hypoproteinemia
D
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The most common side effects include fever, which increases protein and calorie requirements.
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