A nurse working with a couple in the infertility clinic notes the diagnosis of cryptorchidism on the man's chart. What assessment question by the nurse is most important?
A.
"Did you have surgery for your undescended testes?"
B.
"Do you have a family history of testicular cancer?"
C.
"Do you use lead shielding when you get x-rays?"
D.
"For how long did you undergo chemotherapy?"
ANS: A
Cryptorchidism is a condition in which the testes fail to descend, and if they are not surgically placed into the scrotum, infertility can result. The other questions are not related to this condition.
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