A pt returning to the unit after a left radical nephrectomy for kidney cell carcinoma reports having some soreness on the right side. what does the nurse tell the pt?
a. the right kidney was repositioned to take over the function of both kidneys
b. ill call your doctor for an order to increase your pain medications
c. the soreness is likely to be from being positioned on your right side during surgery
d. would you like to talk with someone who had this surgery last year and now is fully recovered
Answer: c. the soreness is likely to be from being positioned on your right side during surgery
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