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Paeds Nephrourology

The nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a child who is 10 years of age who has had a nephrectomy to remove a Wilms tumor. The nurse should instruct the parents that the child should:

ExplanationBecause the child has one kidney, the child is instructed to avoid contact sports to prevent injury to the remaining organ. Prompt detection and treatment of any signs of genitourinary infection is also important. The nurse promotes adequate fluid intake and a normal diet. Swimming is an ideal sport for this child as it does not involve body contact or risk for injury.