A 3-year-old child is admitted with a tentative diagnosis of Wilms’ tumor. What nursing action is essential because of the diagnosis?
ExplanationIt is essential not to palpate the abdomen because this may cause the encapsulated tumor to spread. Emotional support to the parents and encouraging the child to eat well are nice but not of the highest priority. Strict bed rest is probably not indicated, although the child will not be allowed to run around.
