The Surgeon Is Discussing Plans for Orchiopexy with the Parents

Multiple Choice

The surgeon is discussing plans for orchiopexy with the parents of an infant born with cryptorchidism. The parents are overwhelmed and do not hear much of the discussion. The nurse will clarify the surgeon's explanation by discussing that the risk of undescended testes include:

A) Sperm production will be affected after puberty.
B) Abdominal testes are subject to injury.
C) Abdominal testes have a higher risk of developing cancer.
D) Hormonal production will be affected.
E) The testes are at greater risk of torsion.