During examination of the male client's external genitalia, the nurse observes a discharge from the urethra when compressing the glans. Which is the nurse's next action?
a. Document the observation.
b. Ask the client to turn his head and cough.
c. Obtain a specimen for culture.
d. Test the cremasteric reflex.
C
Urethral discharge is not considered normal in a continent client and should be cultured. The other options would not help provide information about the nature of the discharge.
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