Asked by Cierra Eckhardt on Jul 12, 2024
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The nurse is examining the glans and knows which finding is normal for this area?
A) Hair is without pest inhabitants.
B) The skin is wrinkled and without lesions.
C) Smegma may be present under the foreskin of an uncircumcised male.
D) The meatus may have a slight discharge when the glans is compressed.
Glans
The sensitive bulbous structure at the distal end of the penis or clitoris, highly innervated and vascularized.
Smegma
A substance produced in the genital regions consisting of dead skin cells, oil, and moisture, often leading to hygiene problems if not regularly cleaned.
Foreskin
A fold of skin covering the head of the penis.
- Recognize and properly engage with usual and irregular findings during a genital examination.
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Sheina DeytaJul 15, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The glans looks smooth and without lesions and does not have hair. The meatus should not have any discharge when the glans is compressed. Some cheesy smegma may have collected under the foreskin of an uncircumcised male.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize and properly engage with usual and irregular findings during a genital examination.
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