During a genitourinary examination of a 30-year-old male patient, the nurse identifies a small amount of a white, thick substance on the patient's uncircumcised glans penis. What is the nurse's next step?
a. Record this as a normal finding.
b. Avoid embarrassing questions about sexual activity.
c. Notify the provider about a suspected sexually transmitted infection.
d. Tell the patient to avoid doing self-examinations until symptoms clear.
ANS: A
A small amount of thick, white smegma sometimes collects under the foreskin in the uncircumcised male and is considered normal. Penile pain or swelling, genital lesions, and urethral discharge are signs and symptoms that may indicate sexually transmitted infections (STI). All men 15 years and older need to perform a male-genital self-examination monthly. The nurse needs to assess a patient's sexual history and use of safe sex habits. Sexual history reveals risks for STI and HIV.
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