The nurse obtains information about a hospitalized client who is receiving chemotherapy for cancer of the colon. Which of the following information about the client is most indicative of a need for a change in therapy?

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An increase in carcinoembryonic antigen indicates that the chemotherapy is not effective for the client's cancer and may need to be modified. The other client findings are common adverse effects of chemotherapy. The nurse may need to address these, but they would not indicate a need for a change in therapy.

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