Asked by Bethany Ramos on Jul 04, 2024
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When the nurse is performing a genital examination on a male patient, which action is correct?
A) Auscultating for the presence of a bruit over the scrotum
B) Palpating the inguinal canal only if a bulge is present in the inguinal region during inspection
C) Palpating for the vertical chain of lymph nodes along the groin, inferior to the inguinal ligament
D) Having the patient shift his weight onto the left (unexamined) leg when palpating for a hernia on the right side
Inguinal Canal
A passage in the lower anterior abdominal wall which in men, contains the spermatic cord and in women, the round ligament of uterus.
Inguinal Ligament
The inguinal ligament is a band of tissue that runs from the pubic bone to the anterior superior iliac spine, forming the lower border of the abdomen.
Hernia
A medical condition characterized by the protrusion of an organ or tissue through an opening in the muscle or tissue that usually contains it.
- Observe and suitably address standard and non-standard findings during a genital examination.
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Learning Objectives
- Observe and suitably address standard and non-standard findings during a genital examination.
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