A nurse is conducting a physical examination of an infant and ...

[Metfan725]

A nurse is conducting a physical examination of an infant and observes the urethral opening on the dorsal side of the penis. The nurse documents this finding as which of the following?
 
  A) Hypospadias
  B) Epispadias
  C) Varicocele
  D) Hydrocele

Question 2

After teaching the parents of a child with a hydrocele about this condition, which statement indicates that the teaching was successful?
 
  A) If this gets worse and we don't treat it, our son could become infertile..
  B) This condition should gradually go away on its own..
  C) The surgeon is going to operate on him immediately..
  D) It's going to be difficult putting ice packs on his scrotum..

[blakcmamba]

Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
Epispadias is a urethral defect in which the opening is on the dorsal surface of the penis. Hypospadias is a urethral defect in which the opening is on the ventral surface of the penis rather than at the end. Varicocele is a venous varicosity along the spermatic cord manifested as a scrotal swelling. Hydrocele is a benign condition in which fluid accumulates in the scrotal sac.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
Hydrocele requires watchful waiting because it will usually resolve spontaneously on its own. Hydrocele is not associated with the development of infertility; a varicocele, if left untreated, can lead to infertility. Immediate surgery is warranted for testicular torsion. Ice packs to the scrotum are helpful in relieving pain associated with epididymitis.

[Metfan725]

Thank you

[blakcmamba]

No problemo