Author Question: When assessing the scrotum of a male patient, the nurse notices the presence of multiple firm, ... (Read 52 times)

melina_rosy · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

When assessing the scrotum of a male patient, the nurse notices the presence of multiple firm, nontender, yellow 1-cm nodules. The nurse knows that these nodules are most likely:

a. From urethritis.
b. Sebaceous cysts.
c. Subcutaneous plaques.
d. From an inflammation of the epididymis.

Question 2

When performing a scrotal assessment, the nurse notices that the scrotal contents show a red glow with transillumination. On the basis of this finding the nurse would:

a. Assess the patient for the presence of a hernia.
b. Suspect the presence of serous fluid in the scrotum.
c. Consider this finding normal, and proceed with the examination.
d. Refer the patient for evaluation of a mass in the scrotum.

hramirez205 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Sebaceous cysts are commonly found on the scrotum. These yellowish 1-cm nodules are firm, nontender, and often multiple. The other options are not correct.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Normal scrotal contents do not allow light to pass through the scrotum. However, serous fluid does transilluminate and shows as a red glow. Neither a mass nor a hernia would transilluminate.