Upon assessment of a child, the nurse finds a testis that has descended normally but easily retracts with physical examination. Which of the following terms describes this finding?

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A retractile testis is one that has descended normally but can retract or move back up into the inguinal canal due to a reflex or during examination. This condition is different from cryptorchidism, where the testis has not descended properly, and ectopic testis, where the testis has descended to an abnormal location. Torticollis is unrelated as it refers to a condition involving the muscles of the neck.

Upon Assessment of a Child, the Nurse Finds a Testis