Renal Cancers
Renal Cancers ( 35 Questions)
A client diagnosed with renal cancer is scheduled for a CT scan. The client asks the nurse about the purpose of this test. How should the nurse respond?
Incorrect. While CT scans may be used to monitor treatment progress, their primary purpose in renal cancer diagnosis is to provide detailed images of the kidneys and surrounding structures.
Correct. A CT scan is a valuable imaging tool for assessing the size, location, and extent of a renal tumor. It provides detailed images that aid in diagnosis and treatment planning.
Incorrect. A CT scan is not used for direct sampling and analysis of cancerous tissue within the kidney. Biopsy procedures are performed separately for that purpose.
Incorrect. While a CT scan provides anatomical information, it is not primarily used to assess blood flow or kidney function. Other tests may be employed for those purposes.
A) Incorrect. While CT scans may be used to monitor treatment progress, their primary purpose in renal cancer diagnosis is to provide detailed images of the kidneys and surrounding structures.
B) Correct. A CT scan is a valuable imaging tool for assessing the size, location, and extent of a renal tumor. It provides detailed images that aid in diagnosis and treatment planning.
C) Incorrect. A CT scan is not used for direct sampling and analysis of cancerous tissue within the kidney. Biopsy procedures are performed separately for that purpose.
D) Incorrect. While a CT scan provides anatomical information, it is not primarily used to assess blood flow or kidney function. Other tests may be employed for those purposes.