The Nurse Should Closely Assess a Client Undergoing Chemotherapy for a Tumor

question 19

Multiple Choice

The nurse should closely assess a client undergoing chemotherapy for a tumor that is responding to the therapy for any indication of tumor lysis syndrome, which is marked by

• A) hypercalcemia.
• B) hyperkalemia.
• C) increase in antidiuretic hormone (ADH).
• D) platelet count below 20,000/mm³.

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