What is the most critical nursing intervention for prevention of Tumor Lysis Syndrome?
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Correct answer: Give isotonic IV fluids before and after chemotherapy
The critical intervention for TLS prevention is aggressive IV hydration with isotonic fluids before, during, and after therapy.
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