Read the Following Excerpt from a Patient's Health Record: "Plan:Since

question 70

Multiple Choice

Read the following excerpt from a patient's health record: "Plan:Since there is significant risk for cancer, we will schedule Mr. Joules for an orchidectomy. We will send samples to Pathology to confirm the diagnosis and staging. I outlined the general treatment and follow-up plan with Mr. Joules. Today, we will check a sperm count to establish a baseline, as azoospermia and oligospermia are postoperative risks." Which of the following statements is NOT true, given the health record information?

• A) A low sperm count is a risk after surgery.
• B) The patient will undergo a sperm analysis.
• C) The patient is at significant risk for testicular cancer.
• D) The patient is scheduled to have his testicle removed.
• E) The patient will undergo a spermatolysis.

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Definitions:

Vitreous Humor

A jelly-like substance that fills the part of the eye behind the lens and helps the eye keep its shape.

Conjunctivas

Mucous membranes that cover the front of the eye and line the inside of the eyelids, playing a role in lubrication and protection against infection.

Mucous Membranes

Mucous membranes are moist tissues that line several body cavities including the mouth, nose, eyelids, and internal organs, secreting mucus for protection and moisture.

Eyelids

Thin folds of skin that cover and protect the eyes, capable of blinking to help keep the eyes moist and free of debris.