The nurse is assessing a 13-year-old girl with a family history of kidney cancer who has come to the clinic complaining of abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Which of the following findings would the nurse identify as least likely indicative of cancer in a child?

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Rectal bleeding and diarrhea are more commonly associated with gastrointestinal conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease rather than cancer, especially in children. Asymmetric abdomen, a broken bone without trauma, and an abdominal mass are more concerning signs that could indicate cancer.

The Nurse Is Assessing a 13-Year-Old Girl with a Family