While performing a physical examination on a male patient, the nurse notes that the urethral opening is located on the underside of the penis. Which of the following terms best describes this condition?
a. Phimosis
b. Paraphimosis
c. Hypospadias
d. Epispadias
ANS: C
A urethral opening on the underside of the shaft is called hypospadias, and on the dorsum of the shaft is called epispadias. Phimosis and paraphimosis refer to the foreskin, not the urethra.
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