Which of the following information should the nurse plan to include when teaching a client to perform testicular self-examination?
A)Testicular self-examination should be done in a warm area.
B)The only structure normally felt in the scrotal sac is the testis.
C)Testicular self-examination should be done at least every week.
D)Call the health care provider if one testis is larger than the other.

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The testes will hang lower in the scrotum when the temperature is warm (e.g., during a shower), and it will be easier to palpate. The epididymis is also normally palpable in the scrotum. One testis is normally larger. The client should perform testicular self-examination monthly.

Which of the Following Information Should the Nurse Plan to Include