A patient is receiving chemotherapy for the treatment of leukemia. While providing care for this patient, which clinical manifestations would indicate tumor lysis syndrome?

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Tumor lysis syndrome is characterized by the release of intracellular contents into the bloodstream after rapid lysis of malignant cells, leading to metabolic abnormalities such as hyperkalemia, hyperphosphatemia, hyperuricemia, and hypocalcemia. These metabolic disturbances can cause cardiac dysrhythmias, making D the correct answer.

A Patient Is Receiving Chemotherapy for the Treatment of Leukemia