The nurse is instructing a client about testicular ...

[Yi-Chen]

The nurse is instructing a client about testicular self-examination (TSE). Which of the following would not be included in these instructions?
 
  1. The testis should feel smooth and egg-shaped.
  2. Perform TSE after a bath or shower.
  3. TSE should be performed monthly by every male older than age 40.
  4. Any lumps and changes in the testicles should be reported.

Question 2

During the assessment of a client's muscle status, the nurse notes the client is able to complete range of motion against gravity with some resistance. The nurse would document this assessment finding as being:
 
  1. 2.
  2. 3.
  3. 4.
  4. 5.

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Answer to Question 1

3
The highest risk group for testicular cancer is young men 15 to 35 years of age. TSE should be taught and performed monthly from the teenage years. The other choices are appropriate for the nurse to instruct the client.

Answer to Question 2

3
Complete range of motion against gravity with some resistance is graded as being 4 or good. Complete range of motion without gravity is graded as being 2 or poor. Complete range of motion against gravity without added resistance is graded as being 3 or fair. Complete range of motion against gravity with full resistance is graded as being 5 or normal.