The nurse caring for a child with acute lymphocytic leukemia is aware that once chemotherapy begins, there is a release of purines from the destroyed leukemic lymphoblasts, which can lead to which of the following problems?

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The release of purines from destroyed leukemic cells during chemotherapy can lead to tumor lysis syndrome, a condition characterized by metabolic abnormalities such as hyperuricemia, which can cause kidney damage.

The Nurse Caring for a Child with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia