Author Question: The nurse is assessing a male infant and notes cryptorchidism. The mother asks what effect this will ... (Read 81 times)

Kikoku · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is assessing a male infant and notes cryptorchidism. The mother asks what effect this will have on the child. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?

1. There is an increased risk for testicular cancer.
2. He will be unable to father children.
3. He will do fine and have no problems.
4. There will be an abnormal level of sperm production.

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to assess a male client who states, I think I have a hernia in my right groin. During the physical examination, which area will the nurse palpate to assess for an inguinal hernia?

1. A.
2. B.
3. C.
4. D.

efwsefaw · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
The testes produce sperm and testosterone. Cryptorchidism is a condition where a testicle is undescended. The client will be at an increased risk for testicular cancer. Cryptorchidism does not affect the ability to produce sperm. Telling the mother that the infant will do fine and have no problems is too broad and a potentially misleading statement.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2
The nurse would palpate for an inguinal hernia by placing the fingers just below the line of pubic hair where the thigh and the scrotum meet.