When the Nurse Is Performing a Physical Assessment of a Male

question 2

Multiple Choice

When the nurse is performing a physical assessment of a male patient's reproductive system,which of the following findings does the nurse identify as abnormal?

• A) Absence of a prepuce
• B) Clear penile discharge
• C) One testis descended lower than the other
• D) Ability to palpate the abdominal wall along the inguinal canal

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Definitions:

Occupational Hazards

Potential risks or dangers associated with specific jobs or workplace environments that could harm employees.

Bradycardia

A slower than normal heart rate, typically defined as fewer than 60 beats per minute in adults, which can affect blood flow and oxygen to the body.

Sinoatrial Node

The heart's natural pacemaker, responsible for initiating and regulating the heartbeat by generating electrical impulses.

Pacemaker

An electronic device implanted in the body to regulate the heartbeat.