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What is the primary site affected by renal cancer?
What is the primary site affected by renal cancer?
Which of these is NOT a risk factor for renal cancer?
Which of these is NOT a risk factor for renal cancer?
What is one of the clinical manifestations of renal cancer?
What is one of the clinical manifestations of renal cancer?
Which imaging technique is commonly used for diagnosing renal cancer?
Which imaging technique is commonly used for diagnosing renal cancer?
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Which nursing diagnosis is relevant for a patient with renal cancer?
Which nursing diagnosis is relevant for a patient with renal cancer?
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What is a common postoperative concern following a radical nephrectomy?
What is a common postoperative concern following a radical nephrectomy?
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Which nursing intervention is essential after renal surgery?
Which nursing intervention is essential after renal surgery?
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Which of the following is a potential complication of renal cancer?
Which of the following is a potential complication of renal cancer?
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Which of the following is a risk factor associated with renal cancer?
Which of the following is a risk factor associated with renal cancer?
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What is a common symptom caused by the compression of renal tissues in renal cancer?
What is a common symptom caused by the compression of renal tissues in renal cancer?
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Which medication management approach is mentioned for renal cancer?
Which medication management approach is mentioned for renal cancer?
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In nursing management, which vital sign should be regularly assessed postoperatively for a patient who has undergone radical nephrectomy?
In nursing management, which vital sign should be regularly assessed postoperatively for a patient who has undergone radical nephrectomy?
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Which of the following actions is important in nursing interventions for a patient post-radical nephrectomy?
Which of the following actions is important in nursing interventions for a patient post-radical nephrectomy?
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Study Notes
Renal Cancer
- 63,000 new cases in the US per year.
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Risk factors
- Tobacco use
- Family history
- Obesity
- Hypertension
- Exposure to carcinogens
- Usually found in the cortex or pelvis of the kidney
- Can compress underlying tissues, leading to decreased circulation and damage
- May lead to renal failure
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Clinical manifestations
- Flank mass
- Flank pain
- Hematuria
- Weight loss
- Fatigue
- Hypertension
- Fever not related to infection
- Anemia
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Medical management
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Diagnosis
- Ultrasound
- Angiography
- Percutaneous needle aspiration
- CT scan
- MRI
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Medications
- Biological Immunotherapy
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Diagnosis
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Surgical management
- Radical nephrectomy
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Post-operative considerations:
- Expect to be in pain
- Pink-tinged urine
- Drains
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Complications
- Pain
- End-stage renal failure
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Nursing management
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Assessment and analysis
- Symptoms caused by the size of the mass and compression of renal tissue
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Nursing diagnoses
- Acute pain
- Impaired urinary elimination
- Ineffective therapeutic regimen management
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Nursing interventions
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Assessments
- Vital signs
- Pain
- Preoperative assessment
- Postoperative assessment
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Actions
- Administer medications as ordered
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Postoperative
- Administer pain medication as ordered
- Administer IV hydration as ordered/encourage oral hydration as ordered
- Encourage respiratory exercises
- Appropriate care of catheters, stents, nephrostomy tubes, or drains
- Perform wound care as ordered
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Teaching
- Diagnosis
- Procedures or diagnostic tests
- Medication education
- Resources
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Assessments
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Evaluating care outcomes
- Pain control
- Clean incision
- Adequate elimination
- Free from blood or signs of infection
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Assessment and analysis
Epidemiology of Renal Cancer
- Approximately 63,000 new cases of renal cancer are diagnosed in the US every year.
Risk Factors for Renal Cancer
- Tobacco use
- Family history of renal cancer
- Obesity
- Hypertension
- Exposure to carcinogens
### Pathophysiology of Renal Cancer
- Usually originates in the cortex or pelvis of the kidney
- Can compress surrounding tissues, leading to decreased blood circulation and damage
- Can result in renal failure
Clinical Manifestations of Renal Cancer
- Flank mass
- Flank pain
- Hematuria
- Weight loss
- Fatigue
- Hypertension
- Fever unrelated to infection
- Anemia
Diagnosis of Renal Cancer
- Ultrasound
- Angiography
- Percutaneous needle aspiration
- CT scan
- MRI
Medical Management of Renal Cancer
- Biological immunotherapy
Surgical Management of Renal Cancer
- Radical nephrectomy (removal of the kidney)
- Post-surgical expectations:
- Pain
- Pink-tinged urine
- Drains
Complications of Renal Cancer
- Pain
- End-stage renal failure
Nursing Assessments for Renal Cancer
- Vital signs
- Pain assessment
- Preoperative assessment
- Postoperative assessment
Nursing Diagnoses for Renal Cancer
- Acute pain
- Impaired urinary elimination
- Ineffective therapeutic regimen management
Nursing Interventions for Renal Cancer
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Medication administration:
- As ordered
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Postoperative care:
- Pain medication administration as ordered
- IV hydration or encouragement of oral hydration as ordered
- Respiratory exercises
- Appropriate care of catheters, stents, nephrostomy tubes, or drains
- Wound care as ordered
Nursing Education for Renal Cancer
- Diagnosis
- Explanation of procedures or diagnostic tests
- Medication education
- Information about available resources
Evaluating Care Outcomes for Renal Cancer
- Pain control
- Clean incision
- Adequate urinary elimination
- Absence of blood or signs of infection
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This quiz covers essential information about renal cancer, including its risk factors, clinical manifestations, and management strategies. Participants will learn about diagnosis techniques, medical treatments, and surgical approaches related to renal cancer. Gain insights into the complications and nursing management essential for patient care.
