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Kidney Tumors -Manifestations



  • May be silent

  • Flank pain

  • Palpable mass

  • Fever, fatigue

  • Weight loss, anemia, polycythemia

  • Hypercalcemia, hypertension, or hyperglycemia


Kidney Tumors –Interdisciplinary Care



  • Diagnostic tests

    • Renal ultrasound

    • CT scan

    • Kidney biopsy



  • Treatment: Radical nephrectomy


Bladder and Kidney Cancer – Nursing Care



  • Assessment

  • Diagnosing, Planning, and Implementing

  • Impaired Urinary Elimination

  • Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity

  • Disturbed Body Image

  • Diagnosing, Planning, and Implementing

  • Acute Pain

  • Ineffective Breathing Pattern

  • Disturbed Body Image

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