A pt has had one kidney removed as a treatment for kidney cancer. the pt's spouse ask, "Does the good kidney take over immediately? I know a person can live with just one kidney." what is the nurse's best response?
a. the other kidney will provide adequate function, but this may take days or weeks.
b. the other kidney alone isn't able to provide adequate function, so supplemental therapies will be needed
c. thats a gapped question. remember to ask your doctor next time he or she comes in
d. it caries a lot, but within a few days we expect everything to normalize
Answer: a. the other kidney will provide adequate function, but this may take days or weeks.
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