The parents bring their 4-year-old son to the emergency department. The child is receiving chemotherapy for acute lymphoblastic leukemia. The parents report that the child has become lethargic and has had significant episodes of vomiting and diarrhea
Why findings would lead the nurse to suspect the child may be experiencing tumor lysis syndrome? Select all answers that apply.
A) Hyperkalemia
B) Hypophosphatemia
C) Polyuria
D) Hypocalcemia
E) Hyperuricemia
Ans: A, D, E
Tumor lysis syndrome is characterized by hyperuricemia, hyperkalemia, hyperphosphatemia, decreased or absent urine output, and hypocalcemia.
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