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?

Asymmetry with one side hanging lower than the other

Marked tenderness on palpation

Easy sliding of scrotal contents when palpated

Presence of small, firm, non-tender, yellowish nodules

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A.   Asymmetry of the scrotum is often normal; one side may hang lower than the other without indicating pathology.
B.   Marked tenderness on palpation could suggest inflammation or infection but doesn’t necessarily indicate abnormality in all cases.
C.   Easy sliding of scrotal contents is a normal finding; the testes should move easily within the scrotum.
D.   The presence of small, firm, non-tender, yellowish nodules could indicate an abnormal finding such as sebaceous cysts or other nodules that may require further evaluation.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Observing for facial symmetry is more related to Cranial Nerve VII (Facial nerve) function.
B. Cranial Nerve III (Oculomotor nerve) controls the pupillary response to light, as well as eye movement.
C. Testing visual acuity is associated with Cranial Nerve II (Optic nerve).
D. Eliciting the gag reflex involves the Cranial Nerve IX (Glossopharyngeal nerve) and Cranial Nerve X (Vagus nerve).

A. Client reports taking an iron supplement B. Client has dry heaves C. The client reports eating red meat prior to the assessment D. Client reports loss of appetite

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Iron supplements typically lead to darker stools but may not necessarily present as a non-tarry black stool.
B. Dry heaves or vomiting could potentially indicate upper gastrointestinal bleeding but not specifically correlate with non-tarry black stool.
C. Consuming red meat can cause black stools due to its breakdown products, which is a normal finding.
D. Loss of appetite doesn't directly relate to stool color or consistency.

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