Asked by Chandler Lipscomb on May 21, 2024
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A 16-year-old boy is brought to the clinic for a problem that he refused to let his mother see. The nurse examines him, and finds that he has scrotal swelling on the left side. He had the mumps the previous week, and the nurse suspects that he has orchitis. Which of the following assessment findings support this diagnosis? (Select all that apply.)
A) Swollen testis
B) Mass that transilluminates
C) Scrotal skin that is reddened
D) Mass that does not transilluminate
E) Scrotum that is tender upon palpation
F) Scrotum that is nontender upon palpation
Orchitis
Inflammation of one or both testicles, often caused by infections or viruses such as the mumps virus.
Scrotal Swelling
An abnormal enlargement of the scrotal sac, which may indicate various conditions, such as hydrocele, epididymitis, or inguinal hernia.
Testis
The male reproductive gland that produces sperm and testosterone, found in the scrotum.
- Comprehend and appropriately engage with regular and irregular discoveries in a genital examination.
- Illustrate the transformation in male reproductive anatomy over different phases of existence.
- Detail the frequent health issues and diseases targeting the male genitalia, including their observable signs and manifestations.
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"Eien" "MANANDHAR"May 24, 2024
Final Answer :
A, C, D, E
Explanation :
With orchitis, the testis is swollen, with a feeling of weight, and is tender or painful. The mass does not transilluminate, and the scrotal skin is reddened. Transillumination of a mass occurs with a hydrocele, not orchitis.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend and appropriately engage with regular and irregular discoveries in a genital examination.
- Illustrate the transformation in male reproductive anatomy over different phases of existence.
- Detail the frequent health issues and diseases targeting the male genitalia, including their observable signs and manifestations.
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