A patient with advanced renal carcinoma is prescribed aldesleukin as part of the treatment regimen. What adverse effect of this drug will be a concern for the provider?

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Aldesleukin can cause capillary leakage syndrome, which leads to fluid and protein leakage from the capillaries into the surrounding tissues, potentially causing severe hypotension and organ damage.

A Patient with Advanced Renal Carcinoma Is Prescribed Aldesleukin as Part