Parents are speaking with the urologist about their son's undescended testicle. Which statement by the child's father causes the nurse to determine he understands the information presented?
a. "An undescended testicle can reduce fertility."
b. "The testicle usually descends spontaneously during the first month of life."
c. "Surgical correction reduces the risk for testicular tumors."
d. "The optimal time to surgically correct the condition is at diagnosis."
ANS: A
Although orchiopexy improves the condition, the fertility rate among patients may be reduced even when only one testis is undescended.
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