NCLEX National Council Licensure Examination(NCLEX-RN) NCLEX-RN Question # 231 Topic 24 Discussion
NCLEX-RN Exam Topic 24 Question 231 Discussion:
Question #: 231
Topic #: 24
The nurse is teaching a client how to perform monthly testicular self-examination (TSE) and states that it is best to perform the procedure right after showering. This statement is made by the nurse based on the knowledge that:
A.
The client is more likely to remember to perform the TSE when in the nude
B.
When the scrotum is exposed to cool temperatures, the testicles become large and bulky
C.
The scrotum will be softer and more relaxed after a warm shower, making the testicles easier to palpate
(A) Nudity is not a trigger for reminding males to perform TSE. (B) Testicles become more firm when exposed to cool temperatures, but not large and bulky. (C) The testicles will be lower and more easily palpated with warmer temperatures. A protective mechanism of the body to protect sperm production is for the scrotum to pull closer to the body when exposed to cooler temperatures. (D) The examination should not be painful.
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