All of the following supportive care may be needed with high-dose cytarabine therapy for treating acute myelogenous leukemia, EXCEPT:

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High-dose cytarabine can cause nausea and vomiting, requiring antiemetics (A), and conjunctivitis, which can be prevented with steroid eye drops (B). It can also cause dehydration, necessitating intravenous fluids (C). However, potassium chloride (D) is not routinely needed unless there is a specific electrolyte imbalance.

All of the Following Supportive Care May Be Needed with High-Dose