A client is suspected of having renal cell carcinoma (RCC). Which manifestation will the nurse likely assess? Select all that apply.
A) Hematuria
B) Dysuria
C) Abdominal mass
D) Weight loss
E) Urinary frequency
A) Hematuria
C) Abdominal mass
D) Weight loss
Explanation: A) Manifestations of RCC include hematuria, abdominal mass, weight loss, and dull or achy pain. Some clients may be asymptomatic and many times the symptoms are vague and difficult to diagnose. These factors make it difficult for the health care provider to diagnosis RCC and many times delayed diagnosis occurs.
B) Dysuria and urinary frequency are common in UTI but not in RCC.
C) Manifestations of RCC include hematuria, abdominal mass, weight loss, and dull or achy pain. Some clients may be asymptomatic and many times the symptoms are vague and difficult to diagnose. These factors make it difficult for the health care provider to diagnosis RCC and many times delayed diagnosis occurs.
D) Manifestations of RCC include hematuria, abdominal mass, weight loss, and dull or achy pain. Some clients may be asymptomatic and many times the symptoms are vague and difficult to diagnose. These factors make it difficult for the health care provider to diagnosis RCC and many times delayed diagnosis occurs.
E) Dysuria and urinary frequency are common in UTI but not in RCC.
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