Question

question 55 (1 point)
patrick is going to begin chemotherapy to treat a type of lymphoma. which of the following side effects is he most likely to experience?
a) persistent hunger and insomnia
b) lowered risk of infection
c) rapid heartbeat
d) nausea, fatigue, and hair loss

Explanation:

Chemotherapy targets rapidly dividing cells, including cancer cells but also some healthy cells like those in hair follicles (causing hair loss), digestive tract (leading to nausea), and bone marrow (resulting in fatigue as it affects blood cell production). Persistent hunger and insomnia (A) are not typical main side - effects. Chemotherapy usually lowers the immune system (increasing infection risk, not lowering as in B). A rapid heartbeat (C) is not a common, major side - effect compared to the well - known trio in D.

Answer:

D. nausea, fatigue, and hair loss