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

Answer and Explanation

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. A bone spur is a bony projection often caused by joint damage, but it does not typically produce audible crunching or grating sounds.
B. Crepitation refers to a crunching, grating, or popping sound or sensation that occurs with movement of a joint. It's often associated with conditions like osteoarthritis.
C. Tendonitis involves inflammation of a tendon and may cause pain or tenderness, but it does not typically produce audible sounds like crepitation.
D. Fluid in the knee joint might cause swelling and limited movement, but it does not usually produce audible crunching or grating sounds.

A. Dysmenorrhea B. Dysuria C. Hematuria D. Dyschezia

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Dysmenorrhea refers to painful menstruation, commonly associated with cramping in the lower abdomen.
B. Dysuria is painful or difficult urination, unrelated to menstrual pain.
C. Hematuria is the presence of blood in the urine, not associated with menstrual pain.
D. Dyschezia refers to painful bowel movements, not related to menstrual pain.

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