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health assessment

male genitourinary system and rectum ch 26

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external genitalia (male) penis (shaft + glans) scrotum scrotal sac
internal genitalia testes spermatic cord epididymis vas deferens inguinal area prostate anus/rectum
inguinal area located between anterior superior iliac spine laterally and symphysis pubis medially frequent site of hernia development
anus and rectum features anal canal and anal opening
HIV/AIDS transmission/risk factor mother-infant transmission during pregnancy/delivery blood/body fluid exchange (blood transfusion, needle, breast feeding, unsterile body piercings) sexual transmission
HIV/AIDS patient risk reduction healthy diet avoid food/drinks that can transmit illnesses (ie. raw stuff) up to date immunizations awareness of parasitic potential from pets medical care w/ pregnancy antiretrovirals (truvada/PrEP)
prostate CA risk factors rare in <40, rapid increase risk in 50+ african/whites higher risk asians/hispanic lower risk FHx (father/brother) agent orange/cadmium/toxic chemical exposure low melatonin levels/poor sleep poor diet
agent orange type of herbicide/pesticide
prostate CA symptoms trouble urinating decreased urination force blood in semen swelling in legs bone pain ED
healthy lifestyle habits for prostate CA avoidance of overeating low fat + high fiber + high fish oil soy/legume for phytoestrogen green tea <2 EtOH drinks moderate exercise dark room while sleeping for increase melatonin
testicular cancer high mortality rate w/o early detection recommend monthly self exam of testicles for early dx/tx
testicular self exam exam testicles and scrotum for lumps/nodules/swelling places of pain
inspection and palpation of penis palpate base of penis and pubic hair shaft/foreskin + glans inspect for urethral discharge
inspection/palpation of scrutum inspect scrotum for size/shape/position + scrotal skin palpate scrotal contents auscultate transillumination
inspection of inguinal area inspection for inguinal/femoral hernia palpate for inguinal hernia/nodes scrotal hernia inspect anal area
does femoral hernia occur mostly in women yes
reiter syndrome idiopathic inflammatory disorder affecting skin, joint and mucus membrane
older client consideration for GU lumps swelling mass sexual dysfunction
Created by: sleepingbear
 

 



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