You Are Assessing a 15-Year-Old Boy and Are Discussing Testicular

Multiple Choice

You are assessing a 15-year-old boy and are discussing testicular self-examination. He states, "I do not know anything about that examination and I would never do that!" Which of the following remarks by the nurse is most appropriate?

A) "Adolescent boys over the age of 14 should start performing testicular self-examinations."
B) "You should know what your normal testicles feel like to check for abnormal lumps."
C) "You should have been told about doing a testicular examination in your health education class."
D) "Do you know where your testicles are?"