A patient is being treated for renal carcinoma with aldesleukin (Proleukin). Which of the following statements indicates that the patient has understood his teaching?
A) "This drug will inhibit tumor growth."
B) "This drug will prevent the development of an infection."
C) "This drug will decrease the number of T cells."
D) "This drug will promote renal failure."
A
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