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

Radiation therapy can affect the taste buds, leading to a diminished or altered sense of taste. This can result in a reduced appetite or changes in food preferences. Loose stools and bladder infection are not commonly associated with external radiation for throat cancer. Loose stools can be a side effect of radiation therapy to the abdomen or pelvis, but it is not typically seen in throat cancer treatment. Bladder infection is not directly related to radiation therapy, but it can occur as a complication in some individuals undergoing cancer treatment, especially if they have a compromised immune system. Increased appetite is also not a typical finding associated with radiation therapy, as it may cause side effects such as nausea or changes in taste, which can decrease appetite