Asked by Kayla Morea on Jul 05, 2024
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When the nurse is performing a testicular examination on a 25-year-old man, which finding is considered normal?
A) Nontender subcutaneous plaques
B) Scrotal area that is dry, scaly, and nodular
C) Testes that feel oval and movable and are slightly sensitive to compression
D) Single, hard, circumscribed, movable mass, less than 1 cm under the surface of the testes
Subcutaneous Plaques
Fibrous or hard patches that form under the skin, often associated with various dermatological conditions.
Testes
Male reproductive glands responsible for producing sperm and sex hormones, primarily testosterone.
Scrotal Area
The anatomical region encompassing and surrounding the scrotum, which houses the testicles and related structures.
- Identify and appropriately react to typical and atypical outcomes in a genital examination.
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Zybrea KnightJul 08, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Testes normally feel oval, firm and rubbery, smooth, and bilaterally equal and are freely movable and slightly tender to moderate pressure. The scrotal skin should not be dry, scaly, or nodular or contain subcutaneous plaques. Any mass would be an abnormal finding.
Learning Objectives
- Identify and appropriately react to typical and atypical outcomes in a genital examination.
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