A nurse teaches a client who is recovering from a nephrectomy secondary to kidney trauma. Which statement should the nurse include in this client's teaching?
a. "Since you only have one kidney, a salt and fluid restriction is required."
b. "Your therapy will include hemodialysis while you recover."
c. "Medication will be prescribed to control your high blood pressure."
d. "You need to avoid participating in contact sports like football."
ANS: D
Clients with one kidney need to avoid contact sports because the kidneys are easily injured. The client will not be required to restrict salt and fluids, end up on dialysis, or have new hypertension because of the nephrectomy.
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