When Obtaining a Focused Health History for a Patient with Possible

question 20

Multiple Choice

When obtaining a focused health history for a patient with possible testicular cancer, the nurse will ask the patient about any history of

• A) sexually transmitted disease ( STD ) infection.
• B) testicular trauma.
• C) testicular torsion.
• D) undescended testicles.

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Definitions:

Umbilical Cord

A life-support system that contains two arteries and one vein and connects the baby to the placenta.

Single Vein

Refers to a singular blood vessel that carries blood towards the heart, often used in botanical or anatomical contexts.

Two Arteries

Refers to the presence of two major arteries, typically in context of human anatomy, biology, or when discussing vascular systems in general.

Fertilization

A stage in reproduction during which an egg and a sperm fuse to create a single cell, called a zygote.