Fundamentals of Nursing Q 227
During the history, which information from a 21-year-old client would indicate a risk for development of testicular cancer?
A. Genital Herpes
B. Hydrocele
C. Measles
D. Undescended testicle
Correct Answer: D. Undescended testicle
Undescended testicles make the client at high risk for testicular cancer. Mumps, inguinal hernia in childhood, orchitis, and testicular cancer in the contralateral testis are other predisposing factors. The risk of testicular cancer might be a little higher for men whose testicles stayed in the abdomen as opposed to one that has descended at least partway. If cancer does develop, it’s usually in the undescended testicle, but about 1 out of 4 cases occur in the normally descended testicle.
Option A: While HPV infections are very common, cancer caused by HPV is not. Most people infected with HPV will not develop cancer-related to the infection. However, some people with long-lasting infections of high-risk types of HPV, are at risk of developing cancer.
Option B: Hydroceles generally don’t pose any threat to the testicles. They’re usually painless and disappear without treatment. However, if the patient has scrotal swelling, he should see his doctor rule out other causes that are more harmful such as testicular cancer.
Option C: Measles has a low death rate in healthy children and adults, and most people who contract the measles virus recover fully. The risk of complications is higher in the following groups: children under 5 years old. adults over 20 years old.