A male client tells the nurse about a painless nodular growth on the foreskin and that he is experiencing fatigue and weight loss
The client's penis is uncircumcised, and his medical history indicates treatment for several sexually transmitted infections. The nurse should suspect the client has which condition? a. a benign lesion of the foreskin c. penile cancer
b. epididymitis d. syphilitic lesion
C
Penile cancer symptoms include a painless nodular growth on the foreskin, weight loss, and fatigue. Risk factors include a history of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and being uncircumcised.
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