Vanessa, a community health nurse conducts a health promotion program regarding testicular cancer to community members. The nurse determines that further information needs to be provided if a community member states that which of the following is a sign of testicular cancer?
A. Back pain
B. Alopecia
C. Heavy sensation in the scrotum
D. Painless testicular swelling
Correct Answer: B. Alopecia
Option B: Alopecia is not an assessment finding in testicular cancer. Alopecia may occur, however, as a result of radiation or chemotherapy.
Options A, C, and D: Back pain, heavy sensation in the scrotum, and painless testicular swelling are assessment findings in testicular cancer. Back pain may indicate metastasis to the retroperitoneal lymph nodes.
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