The nurse is aware of which statement to be true regarding the ...

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The nurse is aware of which statement to be true regarding the incidence of testicular cancer?
 
  a. Testicular cancer is the most common cancer in men aged 30 to 50 years.
  b. The early symptoms of testicular cancer are pain and induration.
  c. Men with a history of cryptorchidism are at the greatest risk for the development of testicular cancer.
  d. The cure rate for testicular cancer is low.

Question 2

When the nurse is performing a genital examination on a male patient, which action is correct?
 
  a. Auscultating for the presence of a bruit over the scrotum
  b. Palpating for the vertical chain of lymph nodes along the groin, inferior to the inguinal ligament
  c. Palpating the inguinal canal only if a bulge is present in the inguinal region during inspection
  d. Having the patient shift his weight onto the left (unexamined) leg when palpating for a hernia on the right side

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Men with undescended testicles (cryptorchidism) are at the greatest risk for the development of testicular cancer. The overall incidence of testicular cancer is rare. Although testicular cancer has no early symptoms, when detected early and treated before metastasizing, the cure rate is almost 100.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
When palpating for the presence of a hernia on the right side, the male patient is asked to shift his weight onto the left (unexamined) leg. Auscultating for a bruit over the scrotum is not appropriate. When palpating for lymph nodes, the horizontal chain is palpated. The inguinal canal should be palpated whether a bulge is present or not.