The nurse is preparing to educate a 17-year-old male about testicular cancer at a yearly physical. What information would the nurse include in her teaching?

  • Testicular cancer is more common in men over 50.
  • Testicular cancer has one of the highest cancer death rates.
  • Self-examination of the testicles should be done after bathing.
  • Self-examination of the testicles should be done before bathing.
Number 3 is correct.
Self-examination of the testicles should be done after bathing because the scrotum is more relaxed. A lump or swelling should be reported to the health care provider. Testicular cancer is more common in men ages 15 – 35 and is one of the most curable cancers.