The nurse assists with patient education related to testicular self-examination (TSE). The nurse determines that teaching was effective when the patient makes which of the following statements?
a. "I should perform TSE after intercourse."
b. "It is best to do TSE at the end of the day."
c. "The TSE examination is easiest after a warm bath or shower."
d. "TSE should be done after vigorous exercise."
ANS: C
The examination is easiest during or right after a warm shower or bath, when the scrotum is relaxed and the testicles are hanging low. Teach the patient to choose one day a month to always do the examination.
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