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lilldybug07 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is conducting a community education program on testicular cancer. What should the nurse include as early signs and symptoms of testicular cancer?

1. Enlargement of the scrotum
2. Severe pain in the groin
3. Difficulty maintaining an erection
4. A painless, hard nodule on a testicle

Question 2

A client with cryptorchidism is being seen at the infertility clinic. The nurse gives high priority to including which instruction?

1. Advising the client to seek the assistance of a sex counselor
2. Teaching testicular self-exam (TSE) due to risk for testicular cancer
3. Avoiding the use of scrotal support devices
4. Avoiding strenuous activity

todom5090 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 4

1. Enlargement of one testicle, hard lumps, or an irregular shape are signs of testicular cancer.
2. Enlargement of one testicle, hard lumps, or an irregular shape are signs of testicular cancer.
3. Enlargement of one testicle, hard lumps, or an irregular shape are signs of testicular cancer.
4. Enlargement of one testicle, hard lumps, or an irregular shape are signs of testicular cancer.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 2

1. A sex counselor is not required.
2. Testicular cancer risk is increased with cryptorchidism. It may cause problems with fertility, which should be addressed by a fertility specialist.
3. Scrotal supports are not needed.
4. Activity is not restricted.