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    LPN Paediatrics Nursing proctored exam

    The nurse is meeting with a group of high school boys to discuss various health topics. After the session on testicular self-exam, the nurse determines the session is successful when one of the students responds with which comment?

    Explanation & Rationale

    Choice A reason: Stating that older men will die without exams exaggerates the risk, as testicular cancer is rare in the elderly and treatable. Awareness at age 15 is more relevant, making this inaccurate and incorrect for indicating a successful understanding of self-exam importance in the session. Choice B reason: Recognizing that testicular cancer can affect teens (peak incidence in young males) shows understanding of personal risk at age 15. This aligns with health education goals for testicular self-exams, making it the correct comment indicating a successful session outcome for the high school boys. Choice C reason: Mentioning a family history is relevant but does not show understanding of the need for self-exams at a young age. Awareness of personal risk at 15 is more direct, making this less indicative and incorrect for session success in teaching testicular self-examination. Choice D reason: Delaying self-exams to the 20s underestimates the risk in teens, where testicular cancer incidence peaks. Recognizing risk at 15 reflects better comprehension, making this incorrect, as it misaligns with the urgency of early self-exam education for the high school students.

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