A client who had kidney trauma required a nephrectomy. What does the nurse teach the client about this condition?
a. "You need to avoid participating in con-tact sports like football."
b. "You probably will end up on dialysis a few years from now."
c. "You need medication to control your high blood pressure from the injury."
d. "You will always be required to restrict your salt and fluid intake."
A
Clients with one kidney need to avoid contact sports because the kidneys are easily injured. The client will not end up on dialysis, have new hypertension, or be required to restrict salt and fluids because of the nephrectomy.
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