A client starting chemotherapy for leukemia is at risk for tumor lysis syndrome. Which laboratory pattern should the nurse watch for?

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B. High potassium, high phosphate, and high uric acid — Tumor lysis syndrome releases intracellular contents, causing hyperkalemia, hyperphosphatemia, hyperuricemia, and risk of acute kidney injury.

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A. Low potassium and low uric acid

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C. Low sodium and low calcium only

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D. High hemoglobin and high albumin