Renal Cancers
Renal Cancers ( 35 Questions)
A client reports experiencing back pain that doesn't seem related to any specific injury or strain. The client asks the nurse if this could be a sign of renal cancer. How should the nurse respond?
Incorrect. Back pain can be associated with renal cancer, especially if there are other concerning symptoms present.
Correct. Back pain can have various causes, but it's important to consider the possibility of renal cancer, especially if there are other concerning symptoms like weight loss and hematuria.
Incorrect. While musculoskeletal issues can cause back pain, it's important to consider other potential causes, including conditions like renal cancer.
Incorrect. The severity of pain alone does not necessarily rule out the possibility of a serious underlying condition like renal cancer.
A) Incorrect. Back pain can be associated with renal cancer, especially if there are other concerning symptoms present.
B) Correct. Back pain can have various causes, but it's important to consider the possibility of renal cancer, especially if there are other concerning symptoms like weight loss and hematuria.
C) Incorrect. While musculoskeletal issues can cause back pain, it's important to consider other potential causes, including conditions like renal cancer.
D) Incorrect. The severity of pain alone does not necessarily rule out the possibility of a serious underlying condition like renal cancer.