A male student comes to the college health clinic.He hesitantly describes that his testis has a pea-sized hard lump.The nurse recognizes this as a potential sign of which of the following?

A) Inguinal hernia.
B) Sexually transmitted infection.
C) Testicular cancer.
D) Diuretic use.

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Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Irregular lumps of the testes may indicate testicular cancer.Testicular cancer is cancer that begins in the testicles.Testicular cancer is the most common form of cancer in men between the ages of 15 and 35 years.A hernia manifests with bulging in the scrotum.Sexually transmitted infections often manifest with genital lesions.Use of diuretics,sedatives,or antihypertensives can cause difficulty in achieving an erection or ejaculation but does not usually cause lumps.

A male student comes to the college health clinic.He hesitantly describes that his testis has a pea-sized hard lump.The nurse recognizes this as a potential sign of which of the following?

A) Inguinal hernia.
B) Sexually transmitted infection.
C) Testicular cancer.
D) Diuretic use.

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A male student comes to the college health clinic.He hesitantly describes that his testis has a pea-sized hard lump.The nurse recognizes this as a potential sign of which of the following?A) Inguinal hernia.B) Sexually transmitted infection.C) Testicular cancer.D) Diuretic use.

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A male student comes to the college health clinic.He hesitantly describes that his testis has a pea-sized hard lump.The nurse recognizes this as a potential sign of which of the following?

A) Inguinal hernia.
B) Sexually transmitted infection.
C) Testicular cancer.
D) Diuretic use.