NCLEX Question of the Day

May 4, 2026

Health Promotion and Maintenance QID 499

A nurse is providing education about testicular self-exam (TSE) to a male high school teen. Which of the following is an appropriate teaching point?

A:
Perform TSE monthly starting in adolescence to detect changes early.
B:
Perform TSE annually, preferably at a routine healthcare visit.
C:
Wait until the age of 21 to begin TSE as the risk for testicular cancer increases.
D:
TSE is unnecessary unless there is a family history of testicular cancer.

Explanation

Monthly TSE starting in adolescence is recommended to detect any testicular changes or early signs of testicular cancer, which is the most common cancer in males aged 15–35. Performing TSE should not be delayed until the annual healthcare visit, age 21, or based only on family history, as early detection is key for treatment success and survival.

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