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 A

Explanation

A. Heart failure can lead to fluid accumulation in the legs due to the heart's inability to effectively pump blood, causing increased pressure in the veins.
B. Excess fluid retention or consumption might cause edema, but heart failure specifically impacts the heart's pumping function.
C. Excess fluid consumption might contribute to temporary edema, but severe bilateral lower extremity edema is more likely due to a systemic issue like heart failure.
D. While a pulmonary embolism can lead to edema in the legs, it typically presents with sudden onset and might not present with bilateral edema from feet to knees.

A. Dull throbbing pain that increases with rest. B. Dull ache. C. Sharp pain that increases with movement. D. Deep pain in the wrist.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Dull throbbing pain increasing with rest might suggest a strain or sprain but not necessarily a fracture.
B. A dull ache could indicate various issues but may not specifically point to a fracture.
C. Sharp pain that worsens with movement is a common indicator of a fracture due to the bones moving against each other.
D. Deep pain in the wrist could signify deep tissue injury but doesn't distinctly indicate a fracture without other signs.

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