A nurse observes that the client's left flank region is larger than the right flank region. What is the nurse's best action?
A. Ask the client if he or she participates in contact sports and has been recently in-jured.
B. Document the finding as the only action on the appropriate flowsheet.
C. Apply a heating pad to the left flank after inspecting the site for signs of infec-tion.
D. Anticipate further diagnostic testing after sharing informing the physician of this finding.
D
Asymmetry of the flank or a unilateral protrusion may indicate an enlargement of a kidney. The enlargement may be benign or may be associated with a hydronephrosis or mass on the kidney.
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