The child is receiving chemotherapy for acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL). Which assessment data should the nurse immediately report to the healthcare provider due to a metabolic emergency?

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Oliguria (decreased urine output) can be a sign of tumor lysis syndrome, a metabolic emergency that can occur in patients receiving chemotherapy. The rapid destruction of cancer cells can cause an increase in uric acid, potassium, and phosphorus levels, leading to kidney failure and potentially life-threatening complications. Thrombocytopenia (low platelet count), leukocytosis (high white blood cell count), and edema (swelling due to fluid accumulation) are potential side effects of chemotherapy, but are not indicative of a metabolic emergency like tumor lysis syndrome.

The Child Is Receiving Chemotherapy for Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)