A patient who is diagnosed with renal cancer states, "I only lost a few pounds! I had no other symptoms!" The nurse realizes that the only consistent symptom of renal cancer is which of the following?

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The only consistent symptom of renal cancer is hematuria, which is blood in the urine. Flank pain, nausea, and vomiting may occur but are not consistently present.

A Patient Who Is Diagnosed with Renal Cancer States, "I