During the examination of an older adult male client the nurse notes thin, gray pubic hairs and a scrotal sac that hangs significantly lower than the penis. Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?
1. Document the findings as normal.
2. Inform the client that he is no longer fertile.
3. Notify the healthcare provider of the findings.
4. Ask the client about his sexual practices.
Correct Answer: 1
According to Tanner's Maturation Stages in the male, the findings in this situation are appropriate for the older adult male client. Although sperm production does decline during middle age, the presence of viable sperm in the older adult male contradicts infertility. No further subjective information is required by the nurse, and the healthcare provider does not need notification.
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