An adolescent male patient had an orchiopexy for cryptorchidism as an infant. Which health promotion activity does the nurse educate this patient about?
A.
Annual digital prostate exam
B.
Fertility testing
C.
Genetic screening
D.
Testicular self-exam monthly
ANS: D
After orchiopexy, the teen still has a high risk for testicular cancer and should perform testicular self-exams each month. The other actions are not warranted for this condition.
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