Asked by Sierra Harrison on Jul 04, 2024
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A 2-year-old boy has been diagnosed with physiologic cryptorchidism. Considering this diagnosis, what will the nurse most likely observe during the assessment?
A) Testes that are hard and painful to palpation
B) Atrophic scrotum and a bilateral absence of the testis
C) Absence of the testis in the scrotum, but the testis can be milked down
D) Testes that migrate into the abdomen when the child squats or sits cross-legged
Cryptorchidism
A condition where one or both of the testes fail to descend from the abdomen into the scrotum in male infants.
Testes
Male reproductive glands that produce sperm and sex hormones, playing a key role in male reproductive and endocrine systems.
Scrotum
The pouch of skin that hangs below the penis, housing the testicles and part of the spermatic cord.
- Comprehend the structure and roles of male reproductive organs.
- Outline the developmental transitions of male genital structures through successive life periods.
Verified Answer
EB
Erlesha BasconJul 10, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Migratory testes (physiologic cryptorchidism) are common because of the strength of the cremasteric reflex and the small mass of the prepubertal testes. The affected side has a normally developed scrotum and the testis can be milked down. The other responses are not correct.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the structure and roles of male reproductive organs.
- Outline the developmental transitions of male genital structures through successive life periods.