A young adult male asks the nurse about the recommended frequency of testicular self-exams. How should the nurse respond?
1. "The more frequently exams are performed, the more beneficial they are.".
2. "You should have been taught to self-examine starting at age 12.".
3. "Not all experts believe that testicular self-examination is necessary or beneficial for young men.".
4. "It is essential that you perform this exam each month.".
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Rationale 1: Guidelines do not indicate that testicular self-exams are beneficial the more they are performed.
Rationale 2: There is no indication that a 12-year-old should be taught testicular self-examination.
Rationale 3: Testicular self-exams for adolescents and young men have been shown to cause more harm than benefit, according to the United States Preventive Service Task Force (USPSTF). USPSTF guidelines state that routine exams should not be performed.
Rationale 4: Not all experts believe that testicular exams are necessary for adolescents and young men.
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