A Client Has Renal Cancer and Is Scheduled for a Nephrectomy

question 20

Multiple Choice

A client has renal cancer and is scheduled for a nephrectomy. Preoperatively, the nurse finds the client very quiet with a worried facial expression. Which statement by the nurse would be most appropriate?

• A) "Chemotherapy has very good results when given after surgery."
• B) "Don't worry; only about 35% of clients have advanced disease when diagnosed."
• C) "Most people are worried before they go to surgery to remove cancer."
• D) "You look concerned. Are you worried about having only one kidney?"

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