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After undergoing chemotherapy, a patient has excessive levels of uric acid in the blood. What are the implications for nursing, and what intervention should the nurse expect?

a. The hyperuricemia may cause liver damage; chemotherapy should be withdrawn until the hyperuricemia resolves.
b. The hyperuricemia can contribute to a high risk of thrombocytopenia; heparin should be administered to prevent thrombus.
c. The hyperuricemia may injure the kidneys; allopurinol (Zyloprim) should be ad-ministered.
d. The hyperuricemia will result in further immunosuppression; the patient should be prepared for dialysis.

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