Surgery is performed on a child to correct cryptorchidism.The parents understand the reason for the surgery if they tell the nurse this was done to do what?
A) "Prevent damage to the undescended testicle."
B) "Prevent urinary tract infections."
C) "Prevent prostate cancer."
D) "Prevent an inguinal hernia."

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If the testes do not descend spontaneously,orchiopexy is performed before the child's second birthday,preferably between 1 and 2 years of age.Surgical repair is done to (1)prevent damage to the undescended testicle by exposure to the higher degree of body heat in the undescended location,thus maintaining future fertility; (2)decrease the incidence of malignancy formation,which is higher in undescended testicles; (3)avoid trauma and torsion; (4)close the processus vaginalis; and (5)prevent the cosmetic and psychologic disability of an empty scrotum.Parents understand the teaching if they respond the surgery is done to prevent damage.

Surgery Is Performed on a Child to Correct Cryptorchidism