For the nurse caring for a child post-nephrectomy for Wilms’ tumor, a priority monitoring is:
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Correct answer: Renal function of the remaining kidney and blood pressure
After nephrectomy, the remaining kidney must compensate; monitoring renal function and blood pressure is critical to detect renal insufficiency or hypertension.
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