The nurse is performing a scrotal assessment on a male client. Which of the following findings of the scrotum should the nurse recognize as abnormal?
Asymmetry with one side hanging lower than the other
Marked tenderness on palpation
Easy sliding of scrotal contents when palpated
Presence of small, firm, non-tender, yellowish nodules
The Correct Answer is D
A. Asymmetry of the scrotum is often normal; one side may hang lower than the other without indicating pathology.
B. Marked tenderness on palpation could suggest inflammation or infection but doesn’t necessarily indicate abnormality in all cases.
C. Easy sliding of scrotal contents is a normal finding; the testes should move easily within the scrotum.
D. The presence of small, firm, non-tender, yellowish nodules could indicate an abnormal finding such as sebaceous cysts or other nodules that may require further evaluation.
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Correct Answer is B
Explanation
A. Reassurance is important, but it should be given after a thorough assessment and appropriate actions have been taken.
B. Completing an assessment and promptly informing the physician allows for timely intervention in case of testicular torsion or other serious conditions causing severe testicular pain.
C. Performing a focused assessment is crucial but shouldn't delay immediate notification of the physician in such a critical situation.
D. Documenting pain assessment is important but not the priority when a client presents with severe, acute pain in a sensitive area like the testicles.
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
A. Listening to speech primarily assesses cranial nerves related to speech and articulation, not cranial nerve II.
B. Identifying scented aromas assesses the olfactory nerve.
C. Clenching teeth primarily assess cranial nerve V (trigeminal nerve).
D. Cranial nerve II is the optic nerve responsible for vision. Testing visual acuity using a Snellen chart assesses this nerve's function.
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