Practice Question
A nurse is instructing a male patient on how to perform a testicular self-examination. Which piece of information should the nurse include in the teaching?
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Correct Answer:
The testicles should be examined after a bath or shower.
Rationale:
🟦 Warm water from a bath or shower relaxes the scrotal sac, making the testicles easier to feel and examine.
🟦 The client should be instructed to gently roll each testicle between the thumb and fingers, feeling for any lumps, swelling, or changes in size, shape, or consistency.
🟦 This technique improves early detection of testicular cancer, which is most common in males aged 15–35 years.
🟦 The exam should be done monthly, not weekly, and pinching is discouraged as it can cause discomfort and doesn’t aid in proper evaluation.
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This question is from ATI Concept Level Exam 2 which contains 60 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN Concept-Based Assessment Level Exam(s)
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