The nurse is planning care for a patient who has just been diagnosed with testicular cancer. Surgery is planned. Which patient problem should be included in the plan of care?

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The diagnosis and treatment of testicular cancer can affect a patient's body image, particularly if the patient loses a testicle or must undergo chemotherapy. The nurse should include interventions in the plan of care that address the patient's emotional well-being and provide support to help the patient adjust to the changes in his body. Bowel and urinary incontinence may be potential complications after surgery but are not necessarily related to the patient's cancer diagnosis. Erectile dysfunction may be a potential complication after surgery, but may not be relevant to all patients with testicular cancer, and may not be a priority for all patients.

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