When a patient with TLS has serum potassium of 6.8 mEq/L and peaked T-waves on ECG, what treatment would the nurse anticipate?
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Correct answer: Intravenous calcium gluconate
Elevated potassium in TLS can cause cardiac arrhythmias, and administering intravenous calcium gluconate can stabilize cardiac membranes.
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