The nurse uses what equipment to check for fluid between the parietal and visceral layers of the tunica vaginalis, the outermost covering of the testes?
a. transilluminator
b. 30 cc syringe
c. manometer
d. fluid meter
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A Correct. The use of the transilluminator may reveal a hydrocele or a collection of fluid between the parietal and visceral layers of the tunica vaginalis, the outermost covering of the testes.
B Incorrect. The use of a 30 cc syringe would not be used to reveal the presence of a hydrocele.
C Incorrect. The use of a manometer would not be used to reveal the presence of a hydrocele.
D Incorrect. The use of a fluid meter would not be used to reveal the presence of a hydrocele.
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