A nurse is teaching a 24-year-old male about reproductive health. Which information should the nurse provide this patient about testicular cancer?
A.
Annual screening is recommended for testicular cancer.
B.
If the epididymis is tender to the touch, that is concerning.
C.
Perform a testicular self examination after a warm shower.
D.
Because testicular cancer is rare at this age, no action is needed.
ANS: C
Although cancer of the epididymis is considered rare, it is still the most common cancer found in men aged 20-34. Men should be taught the technique of testicular self-examination, which is best performed after a warm shower when the scrotum is more relaxed. Annual screening is not recommended other than during a clinical exam. The epididymis is normally slightly tender to pressure.
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