During the examination of an adult male the nurse notes thick, curly hair over the pubis area, a pear-shaped scrotum, and slightly darkened skin on the penis. The nurse would correctly choose which of the following actions?
1. Ask the client about recent illnesses.
2. Ask the client about sexual practices.
3. Notify the healthcare provider the findings.
4. Document the findings as normal.
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Rationale 1: There is no need to explore medical health history relating to this normal physical appearance.
Rationale 2: The sexual practices of the client have no bearing on the normal findings.
Rationale 3: The assessment findings are normal and do not warrant notification of the healthcare provider.
Rationale 4: The findings are normal for a healthy adult male.
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