The nurse is teaching the parents of a child who had surgery for cryptorchidism. At what age would the nurse recommend that the child begin to perform monthly testicular self-exams?
a. 6 years c. at the time of puberty
b. 9 years d. upon becoming sexually active
C
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A Incorrect. Teaching the parents of a child who had surgery for cryptorchidism, the nurse would not recommend that the child begin to perform monthly testicular self-exams at 6 years of age.
B Incorrect. Teaching the parents of a child who had surgery for cryptorchidism, the nurse would not recommend that the child begin to perform monthly testicular self-exams at 9 years of age.
C Correct. Teaching the parents of a child who had surgery for cryptorchidism, the nurse would recommend that the child begin to perform monthly testicular self-exams once he reaches puberty.
D Incorrect. Teaching the parents of a child who had surgery for cryptorchidism, the nurse would not recommend that the child begin to perform monthly testicular self-exams upon becoming sexually active.
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