A client is concerned about the risk of developing renal carcinoma. The nurse should respond by asking which of the following questions that would indicate the client may be at increased risk of developing of renal carcinoma?
1. "Do you smoke cigarettes?"
2. "Do you exercise regularly?"
3. "Are you taking any medications?"
4. "Do you take herbal supplements?"
"Do you smoke cigarettes?"
Rationale: Environmental carcinogens such as tobacco have been found to predispose a person to transitional cell tumors such as with renal carcinoma. Exercising regularly may prevent renal carcinoma. There are no known medications that contribute to the disease. The use of herbal supplements has not been proven to cause renal cancer.
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