After reviewing laboratory results the nurse is concerned that a patient being treated for leukemia is developing tumor lysis syndrome. What did the nurse assess to make this clinical decision?

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Tumor lysis syndrome is characterized by metabolic abnormalities due to the rapid release of intracellular components from lysed tumor cells, including hyperkalemia, hypocalcemia, and hyperphosphatemia.

After Reviewing Laboratory Results the Nurse Is Concerned That a Patient