Asked by Sheree Aulerio on May 31, 2024
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When performing a genital assessment on a middle-aged man, the nurse notices multiple soft, moist, painless papules in the shape of cauliflower-like patches scattered across the shaft of the penis. What does this finding suggest?
A) Carcinoma
B) Genital warts
C) Genital herpes
D) Syphilitic chancres
Genital Warts
Viral infections manifesting as small, cauliflower-like lesions on the genital or anal areas, associated with HPV.
Papules
Elevated, solid skin lesions that are typically less than 1 centimeter in diameter.
Penis
A male reproductive organ involved in sexual intercourse and urination.
- Explain prevalent illnesses and disorders that impact the male reproductive organs, along with their indications and manifestations.
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Carmel MukundaJun 02, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The lesions of genital warts are soft, pointed, moist, fleshy, painless papules that may be single or multiple in a cauliflower-like patch. They occur on the shaft of the penis, behind the corona, or around the anus, where they may grow into large grapelike clusters. Genital carcinoma begins as red, raised, warty growth or as an ulcer with watery discharge which almost always occur on the glans or inner lip of foreskin. Genital herpes (HSV-2 infection) appears as clusters of small vesicles with surrounding erythema which are often painful and erupt on the glans, foreskin, or anus. Syphilitic chancres begin within 2 to 4 weeks of infection as a small, solitary, silvery papule that erodes to a red, round or oval, superficial ulcer with a yellowish serous discharge. The symptoms this patient is experiencing are those of genital warts.
Learning Objectives
- Explain prevalent illnesses and disorders that impact the male reproductive organs, along with their indications and manifestations.
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