Which precautions should the nurse conducting an assessment of the reproductive system take to avoid the cremasteric reflex?

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The cremasteric reflex is a reflex contraction of the cremaster muscle in response to touch of the thigh or scrotum. To avoid this reflex, the nurse should conduct the examination in a warm room, as cold temperatures can trigger the reflex. Asking the patient to cough or breathe slowly will not prevent the reflex. Lubrication for a prostate exam is not relevant to avoiding the cremasteric reflex.

Which Precautions Should the Nurse Conducting an Assessment of the Reproductive