After finding a mass in the scrotum of a male patient, the nurse provides the HCP with a flashlight and turns off the lights. For which reason did the nurse perform these actions?

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Transillumination of the testes is a diagnostic technique where a light is shone through the scrotum to identify the nature of a mass. If the mass transilluminates (light passes through), it suggests that the mass is fluid-filled, such as a hydrocele or spermatocele, rather than solid, which could indicate a more serious condition like testicular cancer. The nurse provided the flashlight and turned off the lights to facilitate this examination.

After Finding a Mass in the Scrotum of a Male