A patient develops tumor lysis syndrome during the administration of chemotherapy agents. Which of the following treatments is implemented to resolve this health problem?
A) Administration of potassium IV
B) Administration of anti-inflammatory agents
C) Limiting of fluid intake and reduction in IV fluid rate
D) Administration of IV normal saline and sodium bicarbonate
D
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The patient experiencing lysis syndrome should receive regular insulin and IV sodium bicarbonate. The patient suffers from hyperkalemia and should not be administered potassium. The patient would not be administered anti-inflammatory agents. The patient should be aggressively hydrated and thus should not have fluids limited or decreased.
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