A child has been diagnosed with Wilms' tumor.Preoperative nursing care would involve:

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Preoperative nursing care for a child with Wilms' tumor would involve careful bathing and handling to prevent injury to the tumor and the fragile blood vessels surrounding it. Monitoring behavioral status and administering packed red blood cells are not specific to the care of a child with Wilms' tumor. Maintenance of strict isolation is not necessary as Wilms' tumor is not contagious.

A Child Has Been Diagnosed with Wilms' Tumor