Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 74%
Simulated
The nurse is performing a scrotal assessment on a male client. Which of the following findings of the scrotum should the nurse recognize as abnormal?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The correct answer is D: Presence of small, firm, non-tender, yellowish nodules. This finding is abnormal as it could indicate the presence of testicular cancer or other concerning conditions. Small, firm, non-tender nodules should raise suspicion and prompt further evaluation.
A: Asymmetry is normal in most males.
B: Marked tenderness could indicate inflammation or infection but is not necessarily abnormal.
C: Easy sliding of scrotal contents is a normal finding.
In summary, choice D is the correct answer due to the concerning nature of the nodules, while the other choices are either normal findings or not indicative of a serious issue.
A: Asymmetry is normal in most males.
B: Marked tenderness could indicate inflammation or infection but is not necessarily abnormal.
C: Easy sliding of scrotal contents is a normal finding.
In summary, choice D is the correct answer due to the concerning nature of the nodules, while the other choices are either normal findings or not indicative of a serious issue.