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Back to top What are the signs and symptoms of Wilms tumor?But most children with Wilms' tumor experience one or more of these signs and symptoms: An abdominal mass you can feel. Abdominal swelling. Abdominal pain.. Fever.. Blood in the urine.. Nausea or vomiting or both.. Constipation.. Loss of appetite.. Shortness of breath.. High blood pressure.. Which of the following assessment findings is expected of a child who is diagnosed of Wilms tumor?The child with Wilms tumor exhibits the following: Abdominal mass. The most common manifestation of Wilms tumor is an asymptomatic abdominal mass; an abdominal mass occurs in 80% of children at presentation.
What nursing action would be avoided when caring for a child diagnosed with Wilms tumor?Healthcare workers should never palpate the abdomen of a child with Wilms' tumor, as this increases the risk of rupturing the encapsulated tumor, which could cause cancer cells to spread to other areas of the body. A preoperative tissue biopsy should also be avoided.
What is an important nursing intervention for Wilms tumor?The nursing care plan goals for a child with Wilms tumor include: prevention of injury, improved condition of oral mucous membranes, comprehension of the disease and its management, and absence of complications.
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