The nurse is assessing a male infant and notes cryptorchidism. The mother asks what effect this will have on the child. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
1. "There is an increased risk for testicular cancer."
2. "He will be unable to father children."
3. "He will do fine and have no problems."
4. "There will be an abnormal level of sperm production."
Correct Answer: 1
The testes produce sperm and testosterone. Cryptorchidism is a condition where a testicle is undescended. The client will be at an increased risk for testicular cancer. Cryptorchidism does not affect the ability to produce sperm. Telling the mother that the infant will do fine and have no problems is too broad and a potentially misleading statement.
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