After seeking care due to recent history of testicular enlargement and scrotal pain, a 22-year-old college student has been diagnosed with testicular cancer. Which of the client's following statements indicates the need for further teaching?
A) "I can't shake this feeling like I've received a death sentence."
B) "I have to admit that the prospect of losing a testicle is a bit overwhelming."
C) "I really hope the cancer hasn't spread anywhere, because I've read that it's a possibility."
D) "I guess there's some solace in the fact that this cancer wasn't a result of an unhealthy lifestyle."
Ans: A
Feedback:
Testicular cancer has the potential for metastasis, but outcomes are positive for most clients and survival rates are high. With appropriate treatment, the prognosis for men with testicular cancer is excellent. Orchiectomy remains the standard treatment, and the pathogenesis of testicular cancer is not thought to be related to lifestyle factors.
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