The surgeon is discussing plans for orchiopexy with the parents of an infant born with cryptorchidism. The parents are overwhelmed and do not hear much of the discussion
The nurse will clarify the surgeon's explanation by discussing that the risk of undescended testes include: Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Sperm production will be affected after puberty.
2. Abdominal testes are subject to injury.
3. Abdominal testes have a higher risk of developing cancer.
4. Hormonal production will be affected.
5. The testes are at greater risk of torsion.
1,2,3,5
Rationale 1: Sperm production by abdominal testes is affected by the heat of the body.
Rationale 2: Positioning of the testes in the scrotum reduces the risk of injury.
Rationale 3: Statistics have shown this statement is correct.
Rationale 4: Production of hormones is not affected by the location of the testes.
Rationale 5: Abdominal testes have a higher risk of twisting on its blood supply.
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