The nurse is examining the testicles of a 6-year-old boy. How can the nurse prevent a retractile testis from slipping back up the inguinal canal?

The nurse is examining the testicles of a 6-year-old boy. How can the nurse prevent a retractile testis from slipping back up the inguinal canal?


a) Ask the boy to stand.

b) Apply gentle pressure on the inguinal canal.

c) Place one finger over the inguinal canal.

d) Ask the boy to sit cross-legged.



Answer: Ask the boy to sit cross-legged.


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