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Zorluk: OrtaHealth Promotion and Disease Prevention

A practical nurse is reinforcing teaching with a young adult male client about how to perform a testicular self-examination (TSE). In what order should the nurse instruct the client to perform the steps? (Arrange the following actions in the correct sequence.)

  1. 1Perform the examination during or immediately after a warm shower.
  2. 2Stand in front of a mirror and visually inspect the scrotum for any swelling.
  3. 3Hold and support the scrotum in one hand.
  4. 4Gently roll each testicle between the thumbs and fingers of both hands.
  5. 5Feel for any firm lumps, nodules, or changes in normal size or texture.

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The correct sequence is: 1) Perform after a warm shower, 2) Visually inspect in a mirror, 3) Support the scrotum, 4) Roll the testicle between fingers, and 5) Feel for lumps or changes.
The proper sequence for a testicular self-examination (TSE) begins with preparing the body using a warm shower to relax the scrotum. Following this, visual inspection should be completed in front of a mirror to check for obvious swelling. Once visual inspection is complete, the client should physically support the scrotum, gently roll each testicle between the fingers and thumb, and specifically assess for any firm lumps, nodules, or changes in texture.

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1
Instruct the client on proper environmental preparation.
The client understands to perform the exam during or after a warm shower.
Warmth relaxes the scrotal skin, allowing the testicles to descend fully for an effective examination.
2
Teach visual assessment techniques.
The client inspects the scrotum visually in front of a mirror.
Looking for visual cues of swelling or structural asymmetry provides a necessary baseline before palpation.
3
Explain the stabilization step.
The client supports the scrotum with one hand.
Proper physical support isolates the testicle for an accurate examination.
4
Demonstrate or explain the correct manual palpation technique.
The client gently rolls the testicle using the thumbs and fingers.
This rolling motion is sensitive enough to detect surface irregularities.
5
Describe the target findings to identify.
The client feels for lumps, nodules, or changes in size.
Recognizing what constitutes an abnormal finding is the primary goal of secondary disease prevention.

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Testicular Self-Examination (TSE) Procedure
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Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

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