A male student comes to the college health clinic. He hesitantly describes that his testis has lumps. The nurse recognizes this as a potential sign of which of the following?
a. Inguinal hernia
b. Sexually transmitted infection
c. Testicular cancer
d. Diuretic use
ANS: C
Irregular lumps of the testes may indicate testicular cancer. Testicular cancer is cancer that begins in the testicles. Testicular cancer is the most common form of cancer in men between the ages of 15 and 35 years. A hernia presents with bulging in the scrotum. Sexually transmitted infections often present with genital lesions. Use of diuretics, sedatives, or antihypertensives can cause difficulty in achieving erection or ejaculation but does not usually cause lumps.
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