Samuel Merrit University Oaklands Hesi Maternity (Labor and Delivery)
Samuel Merrit University Oaklands Hesi Maternity (Labor and Delivery) ( 44 Questions)
During the newborn admission assessment, the nurse palpates the newborn's scrotum and does not feel the testicles. Which assessment technique should the nurse perform next to verify the absence of testes?
Use a fingertip to palpate the inguinal canal for a weakening or indentation:This is a reasonable next step in assessing for undescended testes. Palpating the inguinal canal can help determine if the testes are located in the inguinal area.
Measure the size of the scrotal sac for length and width:While scrotal size can be relevant in some contexts, it may not provide direct information about the presence or absence of the testes. Palpation or other methods are more specific for this purpose.
Perform transillumination of the scrotal sac to visualize shadows of the testes:
Transillumination involves shining light through tissues to detect structures. However, in the case of evaluating the presence of testes, palpation is usually a more direct and accurate method.
Observe the urethral opening on the surface of the penis when the newborn voids:This option is unrelated to assessing the presence of testes. Observing the urethral opening is more relevant for assessing the anatomy of the penis.
A. Use a fingertip to palpate the inguinal canal for a weakening or indentation:
This is a reasonable next step in assessing for undescended testes. Palpating the inguinal canal can help determine if the testes are located in the inguinal area.
B.Measure the size of the scrotal sac for length and width:
While scrotal size can be relevant in some contexts, it may not provide direct information about the presence or absence of the testes. Palpation or other methods are more specific for this purpose.
C. Perform transillumination of the scrotal sac to visualize shadows of the testes:
Transillumination involves shining light through tissues to detect structures. However, in the case of evaluating the presence of testes, palpation is usually a more direct and accurate method.
D. Observe the urethral opening on the surface of the penis when the newborn voids:
This option is unrelated to assessing the presence of testes. Observing the urethral opening is more relevant for assessing the anatomy of the penis.