The Nurse Instructs the Male Client That the Protocol for Testicular

question 15

Multiple Choice

The nurse instructs the male client that the protocol for testicular self-examination is to:

• A) Perform the examination annually after age 35
• B) Use both hands to roll the testicles and feel the consistency
• C) Perform the examination before bathing or showering
• D) Contact the physician if a cordlike structure is felt on the top and back of the testicle

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