A nurse is collecting data from a client who has Graves' disease.
Which of the following signs should the nurse identify as an indication that the client is experiencing exophthalmos?

Choice A rationale

Red scaly patches with raised edges are characteristic of skin conditions like psoriasis or eczema, not venous stasis ulcers, which result from chronic venous insufficiency.

Choice B rationale

Round lesions with irregular borders are commonly seen in arterial ulcers. They result from ischemia rather than chronic venous insufficiency and differ in appearance from venous stasis ulcers.

Choice C rationale

Wounds with darkened pigmentation and drainage are hallmarks of venous stasis ulcers. Chronic venous insufficiency causes venous hypertension, leading to hemosiderin deposition, pigmentation, and wound development.

Choice D rationale

Circular areas with pale centers are associated with conditions like erythema multiforme or arterial issues, not with venous stasis ulcers arising from venous insufficiency.

Choice A rationale

Squeezing each testicle between the thumb and forefinger is incorrect for testicular self-examination. This method could cause discomfort and does not allow proper palpation of the testicle surface for detecting abnormalities.

Choice B rationale

Performing the examination just after a warm bath or shower is recommended because warmth relaxes the scrotum, making it easier to feel for lumps or changes in the testicular tissue. This improves examination accuracy.

Choice C rationale

Beginning testicular self-examination at 30 years of age is incorrect. Guidelines suggest that self-examination should begin in adolescence or early adulthood to identify testicular cancer early, as it often affects younger men.

Choice D rationale

Completing the examination once per week is excessive and could lead to unnecessary anxiety. Monthly self-examinations are typically recommended to monitor for changes or abnormalities over time. .