A 20-year-old client has an undescended testicle and asks the nurse how he should perform testicular self-examination (TSE). What instruction should the nurse provide?
a. "A normal testis should feel round and soft."
b. "Grasp the testis with both hands, and feel the entire surface between the thumb and forefinger."
c. "If you feel anything strange, repeat the TSE several times to be sure."
d. "Perform the examination before you shower."
B
TSE can be performed on a male with an undescended testicle by grasping the testis with both hands and feeling the entire surface between the thumb and forefinger.
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