The nurse has palpated an abnormal mass within the client's scrotum. Which assessment activity is appropriate for the nurse to perform next?
1. The nurse should percuss the client's scrotum.
2. The nurse should attempt to transilluminate behind the area in which the abnormal mass was palpated.
3. The nurse should inspect the inguinal area.
4. The nurse should gently squeeze the mass between the fingers.
Correct Answer: 2
If the nurse detects a mass within the client's scrotum, the nurse should attempt to transilluminate the area. Light will not penetrate a mass. Masses may indicate testicular tumor or a spermatocele. The nurse should not attempt to percuss the client's scrotum due to an increased number of nerve endings located in this area. Percussing would cause the client unnecessary pain. The nurse should inspect the inguinal area after attempting to transilluminate the client's scrotal mass. The nurse should never squeeze or pinch any mass that the nurse has identified.
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