QOD 021: Adult testicular cancer (Management of Care)

The clinic nurse is performing an assessment on a 35-year-old male client who presents to the clinic with a painless testicular lump and pain in the pelvis. The nurse carefully assesses the client’s lungs and asks if the client has had any trouble breathing. Which of the following explains the actions of the nurse?

• The client’s symptoms are indicative of prostate cancer and the nurse is preparing the client for a digital rectal exam
• The nurse suspects testicular cancer and is checking for metastases
• The client’s symptoms are indicative of lymphoma and the nurse is assessing for pneumonia
• The nurse suspects a pelvic fracture and is checking for a fat embolism