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 have frequent muscle aches and pains."
B) "I rarely have the energy to get out of bed."
C) "I take acetaminophen (Tylenol) every 4 hours."
D) "I experience chills after I inject the interferon."
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