A patient recovering from a total nephrectomy is being discharged. What should the nurse instruct the patient about care at home?
Select all that apply.
1. Avoid contact sports and falls.
2. Older males should schedule routine screening exams for prostatic hypertrophy.
3. Monitor weight.
4. Monitor for signs of rejection.
5. Maintain prescribed fluid restrictions.
Correct Answer: 1, 2
Home care teaching focuses on protecting the remaining kidney by avoiding contact sports and using measures to prevent motor vehicle accidents and falls that could damage it. Older male patients should know manifestations of prostatic hypertrophy and schedule routine screening exams. Monitoring weight, noting any signs of rejection, and maintaining prescribed fluid restrictions are concerns for the patient after a kidney transplant.
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