Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a patient recently diagnosed with metastatic melanoma who is beginning interleukin-2 (IL-2) therapy. a form of nonspecific immunotherapy. The patient asks. "How does this treatment help fight my cancer?" Which response by the nurse best explains the mechanism of action of IL-2 therapy?
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Correct Answer:
“This medication stimulates your immune system to attack and destroy cancer cells.”
Rationale:
👉 Interleukin-2 (IL-2) is a nonspecific immunotherapy that works by activating and proliferating T-lymphocytes and natural killer (NK) cells, which are the body’s own immune defense mechanisms.
👉 Unlike targeted therapies, IL-2 does not act directly on the cancer cell. Instead, it boosts the patient’s immune system, enabling it to recognize and attack cancer cells more effectively.
👉 IL-2 has been particularly used in metastatic melanoma and renal cell carcinoma, where immune activation can improve survival outcomes.
👉 Key nursing teaching includes monitoring for capillary leak syndrome, hypotension, and flu-like symptoms, as these are common adverse effects of IL-2 therapy.
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- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Adult Health
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