Discharge teaching is done for the patient after a nephrectomy for renal carcinoma. Which statement by the patient indicates that teaching has been effective?
A) Because renal carcinoma usually affects both kidneys, I'll need to be watched closely.
B) I'll need to decrease my fluid intake to prevent stress to my remaining kidney.
C) My remaining kidney should provide me with normal renal function.
D) I'll eventually require some type of renal replacement therapy.

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The remaining kidney typically compensates for the loss of one kidney, allowing for normal renal function.

Discharge Teaching Is Done for the Patient After a Nephrectomy