The nurse is assessing a 13-year-old girl with a family history of kidney cancer who has come to the clinic complaining of abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Which of the following findings is least characteristic of cancer in children?
A) The child reports rectal bleeding and diarrhea.
B) Observation reveals an asymmetrical abdomen.
C) The child experiences a broken bone without trauma.
D) Palpation determines an abdominal mass.
A
Response:
Rectal bleeding and diarrhea are symptoms of rectal cancer in adults and are not typical of children with cancer. The child reporting that a bone broke without any trauma, the nurse observing asymmetrical swelling in the abdomen, and palpation revealing a mass in the abdomen are common findings in children with cancer.
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