Which Risks of Undescended Testes Should the Nurse Include in the Teaching

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which risks of undescended testes should the nurse include in the teaching session for the parents of a newborn diagnosed with this condition? Select all that apply.

• A) Sperm production will be affected after puberty.
• B) Abdominal testes are subject to injury.
• C) Abdominal testes have a higher risk of developing cancer.
• D) Hormonal production will be affected.
• E) The testes are at greater risk of torsion.

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Definitions:

Transmitters

Chemical agents released by neurons that cross synapses to carry signals to other neurons or muscles.

Transporter Proteins

Proteins that move molecules across cell membranes, playing critical roles in nutrient uptake, neurotransmitter clearance, and waste removal.

Presynaptic Axon

The part of an axon that is situated at the presynaptic side of a synapse, responsible for releasing neurotransmitters.

Neurotransmitter

A chemical substance that transmits signals across a synapse from one neuron to another in the brain and nervous system.