A mother is changing the diaper of her newborn son.She notices that his scrotum appears large and swollen.She asks the nurse,"What is that?" The best response from the nurse is:

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Explaining what a hydrocele is and its characteristics is the most appropriate response by the nurse.Telling the mother that the condition is nothing important is inappropriate and does not address the mother's concern.Furthermore,if the nurse is unaware of any abnormal-appearing conditions,she should seek assistance from additional resources.Telling the mother that her newborn might have testicular cancer is inaccurate,inappropriate,and could cause the new mother undue worry.Urine will not back up into the scrotum if the infant has a hydrocele.Any nurse caring for the normal newborn should understand basic anatomy.

A Mother Is Changing the Diaper of Her Newborn Son