When conducting an initial assessment on a 65-year-old male patient, a nurse assesses a mass in the left testicle that on transillumination glows red.What should the nurse note this indicates the presence of?

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A hydrocele is indicated by a mass in the testicle that glows red upon transillumination, as it is a collection of clear fluid around a testicle that allows light to pass through.

When Conducting an Initial Assessment on a 65-Year-Old Male Patient