A child has been diagnosed with a Wilms tumor. What should preoperative nursing care include?
a. Careful bathing and handling
b. Monitoring of behavioral status
c. Maintenance of strict isolation
d. Administration of packed red blood cells
ANS: A
Careful bathing and handling are important in preventing trauma to the Wilms tumor site.
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