EPISODE · Sep 9, 2025 · 13 MIN
EP 52 - Wilms Tumor
from Pulse Check with Archer Nursing · host Archer Review
In this episode, Dr. Morgan Taylor takes a deep dive into Wilms tumor (nephroblastoma)—a childhood kidney cancer with a distinctive clinical profile. In under 15 minutes, you’ll connect anatomy, pathophysiology, and bedside nursing care so this high-yield topic finally sticks.What you'll learn:What a Wilms tumor is and the age group it most often affectsHow tumor growth in the kidney triggers excess renin release and leads to hypertension The critical safety rule: never palpate the mass to avoid rupture How to spot the difference between early vs. late symptoms (mass + HTN vs. hematuria, pain, fever) The nurse’s role: monitor BP, track I&O, prep for nephrectomy, and support family education Perfect for: Pediatric exam prep, NCLEX review, and new nurses in clinical practice who need a quick, practical understanding of Wilms tumor. Find everything Archer Review has to offer: archerreview.link/PulseCheck Use code PULSECHECK10 - an exclusive discount just for our listeners! Connect with us! 📸 Instagram: @archernursing 📘 Facebook: Archer NCLEX Review 🎵 TikTok: @archernursing ▶️ YouTube: Archer Review NCLEX, USMLE, TEAS7, and FNP
What this episode covers
In this episode, Dr. Morgan Taylor takes a deep dive into Wilms tumor (nephroblastoma)—a childhood kidney cancer with a distinctive clinical profile. In under 15 minutes, you’ll connect anatomy, pathophysiology, and bedside nursing care so this high-yield topic finally sticks.What you'll learn:What a Wilms tumor is and the age group it most often affectsHow tumor growth in the kidney triggers excess renin release and leads to hypertension The critical safety rule: never palpate the mass to avoid rupture How to spot the difference between early vs. late symptoms (mass + HTN vs. hematuria, pain, fever) The nurse’s role: monitor BP, track I&O, prep for nephrectomy, and support family education Perfect for: Pediatric exam prep, NCLEX review, and new nurses in clinical practice who need a quick, practical understanding of Wilms tumor. Find everything Archer Review has to offer: archerreview.link/PulseCheck Use code PULSECHECK10 - an exclusive discount just for our listeners! Connect with us! 📸 Instagram: @archernursing 📘 Facebook: Archer NCLEX Review 🎵 TikTok: @archernursing ▶️ YouTube: Archer Review NCLEX, USMLE, TEAS7, and FNP
NOW PLAYING
EP 52 - Wilms Tumor
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
No similar episodes found.
Similar Podcasts
No similar podcasts found.