The nurse is assessing a pediatric patient who is diagnosed with a hydrocele. Which statement to the patient's parents is most appropriate?
1) "Your child is at an increased risk for testicular cancer."
2) "This is a common finding in boys younger than 2 years of age."
3) "Your child may be infertile as a result of this diagnosis."
4) "This is an abnormal finding and will require a biopsy."
ANS: 2
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