Diagnosis of acute lymphoblastic leukemia

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The nurse is caring for a patient who is 22 years old with a diagnosis of acute lymphoblastic leukemia. The patient's BSA is 1.45 m². The oncologist writes orders for Oncaspar 3,000 units IV every 14 days. The drug reference has the following information: What is the recommended dose of Oncaspar for this patient? Is the ordered dose safe? The recommended dose for this patient is 2,500 units. The ordered dose is safe. The recommended dose for this patient is 2,500 units. The ordered dose is not safe. The recommended dose for this patient is 3,625 units. The ordered dose is safe. The recommended dose for this patient is 3,625 units. The ordered dose is not safe.

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