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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Cellular death of the tumor caused by the chemotherapy releases potassium, causing hyperkalemia.Cellular death of the tumor caused by the chemotherapy releases potassium, causing hyperkalemia.

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