NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Questions for Med Surg Questions
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A client with lymphoma reports severe abdominal pain and distension. The nurse suspects tumor lysis syndrome (TLS). Which laboratory result would confirm this diagnosis?
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Rationale: TLS causes rapid cell breakdown, releasing potassium, leading to hyperkalemia (potassium >5.5 mEq/L), which confirms the diagnosis and requires urgent management.
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