Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 85%
Simulated
During the newborn admission assessment, the nurse palpates the newborn's scrotum and does not feel the testicles. Which assessment technique should the nurse perform next to verify the absence of testes?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
If a testis is not readily identified, a finger sweep should be performed from the anterior iliac crest along the inguinal canal while palpating the scrotum. This is the correct technique to verify the absence of testes.