A nurse is monitoring a client who has received external radiation for throat cancer. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A. Loose stools are not a typical finding related to external radiation for throat cancer. B. Correct. Loss of taste (dysgeusia. is a common side effect of radiation therapy, particularly in the treatment area? C. Bladder infection is not a typical finding related to external radiation for throat cancer. D. Increased appetite is not a common finding related to radiation therapy; it's more commonly associated with certain medications or hormonal changes.