Final Jeopardy
A patient with leukemia receiving chemotherapy suddenly develops muscle weakness, nausea, decreased urine output, and cardiac dysrhythmias. Lab results show elevated potassium, elevated phosphorus, elevated uric acid, and decreased calcium. The nurse understands that rapid destruction of malignant cells has caused metabolic abnormalities that can lead to acute kidney injury and decreased perfusion if not treated immediately.
What is Tumor Lysis Syndrome?