What nursing measure best helps reduce the risk of TLS in a patient with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and high WBC count starting induction chemo?
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Correct answer: Start allopurinol prophylactically before therapy
Allopurinol given prophylactically helps prevent hyperuricemia and TLS before cytotoxic therapy.
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