A client is being given cytokines to stimulate the immune system.What response should the nurse expect from this drug?
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Cytokines are proteins that are released by certain cells of the immune system and act as messengers between different cells. They can stimulate the immune response, which may include killing foreign organisms in the body and stimulating the inflammatory response. However, cytokines do not take over the immune system or shut down the lymphatic system. In fact, they play an important role in activating and coordinating the lymphatic system. Additionally, cytokine therapy may cause an increase in white blood cells rather than a decrease.

A Client Is Being Given Cytokines to Stimulate the Immune