The nurse is obtaining a history from a 30-year-old male patient and is concerned about health promotion activities. Which of these questions would be appropriate to use to assess health promotion activities for this patient?
a. "Do you perform testicular self-examinations?"
b. "Have you ever noticed any pain in your testicles?"
c. "Have you had any problems with passing urine?"
d. "Do you have any history of sexually transmitted diseases?"
ANS: A
Health promotion for a man would include the performance of testicular self-examinations. The other questions are asking about possible disease or illness issues.
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