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QUESTION 1 vc
While performing the genital assessment of a male client, a nurse observes that the clien
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t has curvature of the penis. Which condition does the nurse suspect in the client?
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ANSWER
Peyronie's disease vc
QUESTION 2 vc
A client tells a nurse, "My erections lasts for several hours and are painful. "Which medic
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ation found in the client's prescription is responsible?
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ANSWER
Sildenafil
QUESTION 3 vc
A nurse observes that a newborn has an abnormally positioned urethral orifice of the pe
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nis. Which disorder will the nurse suspect in the newborn?
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ANSWER
Hypospadias
QUESTION 4 vc
Which physical finding in a client will lead a nurse to suspect paraphimosis?
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ANSWER
Permanent retracted position of the foreskin behind the penis
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,QUESTION 5 vc
A registered nurse is teaching about the medications for benign prostatic hyperplasia (B
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for further teaching?
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ANSWER
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QUESTION 6 vc
Which hormone stimulates Sertoli cells to synthesize spermatozoa?
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ANSWER
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) vc vc
QUESTION 7 vc
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care provider wants to understand whether the client has prostate cancer or benign pro
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static hyperplasia (BPH). Which diagnostic test will the nurse expect in this case?
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ANSWER
Both A and B (Ultrasound Urine flow studies)
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QUESTION 8 vc
While assessing a male client, a nurse finds erythema, swelling, and tenderness of the scr
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otum. The client also reports pain in the scrotum. Which disorder does the nurse suspect
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in the client?
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ANSWER
Testicular torsion vc
QUESTION 9 vc
A digital rectal examination (DRE) in a client reveals the enlargement of the prostate gla
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nd that is firm, painless, and generalized. Which medications will the nurse anticipate fr
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om the primary health-care provider to treat the client?
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ANSWER
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QUESTION 10 vc
While assessing a male client, a nurse observes swelling in the scrotum due to the collect
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ion of serous fluid. Which condition does the nurse suspect in the client?
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ANSWER
HYDROcele
QUESTION 11 vc
Which disorder can occur due to HIV?
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ANSWER
Testicular cancer vc
QUESTION 12 vc
Which artery provides engorgement of the glans during erection?
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ANSWER
Dorsal
QUESTION 13 vc
After examining an elderly client's penis, a nurse finds the presence of scar tissue in the
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corpora cavernosum. On further assessment, the nurse confirms Peyronie's disease in th
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e client. Which finding supports the nurse's confirmation?
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ANSWER
Presence of a curved penis vc vc vc vc
QUESTION 14 vc
A nurse teaches intervention to a client for healthy spermatogenesis. During a follow-
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up visit, the nurse finds that the client has risk for diminished sperm production. Which
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statement of the client supports the nurse's conclusion?
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ANSWER
"I should take a hot bath regularly."
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During an assessment, a nurse observes the signs of diminished secondary sexual charac
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teristics in an adult male client. What should be the appropriate nursing action?
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ANSWER
Measure the morning serum testosterone levels.
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QUESTION 16 vc
Which hormone stimulates the Leydig cells of the testes to secrete testosterone?
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ANSWER
Luteinizing hormone vc
QUESTION 17 vc
Which cells secrete inhibin hormone?
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ANSWER
Sertoli cells
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QUESTION 18 vc
Which condition can cause ischemia of the testicle?
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ANSWER
Testicular torsion vc
QUESTION 19 vc
While assessing a male client, a nurse observes that the client has a small penis, long leg
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s, short trunk, enlarged breast tissues, small testicles, and sexual dysfunction. What reas
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on does the nurse suspect from these findings?
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ANSWER
Presence of an extra X chromosome
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QUESTION 20 vc
Which gland secretes a lubricating fluid that coats the urethra during sexual arousal?
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Exam Solution vc
WGU Pathophysiology Final Exam 2026 A+ GRADE ASSU
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RED COMPLETE SOLUTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (
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QUESTION 1 vc
While performing the genital assessment of a male client, a nurse observes that the clien
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t has curvature of the penis. Which condition does the nurse suspect in the client?
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ANSWER
Peyronie's disease vc
QUESTION 2 vc
A client tells a nurse, "My erections lasts for several hours and are painful. "Which medic
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ation found in the client's prescription is responsible?
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ANSWER
Sildenafil
QUESTION 3 vc
A nurse observes that a newborn has an abnormally positioned urethral orifice of the pe
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nis. Which disorder will the nurse suspect in the newborn?
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ANSWER
Hypospadias
QUESTION 4 vc
Which physical finding in a client will lead a nurse to suspect paraphimosis?
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ANSWER
Permanent retracted position of the foreskin behind the penis
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,QUESTION 5 vc
A registered nurse is teaching about the medications for benign prostatic hyperplasia (B
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for further teaching?
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ANSWER
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QUESTION 6 vc
Which hormone stimulates Sertoli cells to synthesize spermatozoa?
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ANSWER
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) vc vc
QUESTION 7 vc
While assessing a male client for reproductive disorders, the primary health-
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care provider wants to understand whether the client has prostate cancer or benign pro
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static hyperplasia (BPH). Which diagnostic test will the nurse expect in this case?
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ANSWER
Both A and B (Ultrasound Urine flow studies)
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QUESTION 8 vc
While assessing a male client, a nurse finds erythema, swelling, and tenderness of the scr
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otum. The client also reports pain in the scrotum. Which disorder does the nurse suspect
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in the client?
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ANSWER
Testicular torsion vc
QUESTION 9 vc
A digital rectal examination (DRE) in a client reveals the enlargement of the prostate gla
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nd that is firm, painless, and generalized. Which medications will the nurse anticipate fr
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om the primary health-care provider to treat the client?
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ANSWER
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While assessing a male client, a nurse observes swelling in the scrotum due to the collect
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ion of serous fluid. Which condition does the nurse suspect in the client?
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ANSWER
HYDROcele
QUESTION 11 vc
Which disorder can occur due to HIV?
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ANSWER
Testicular cancer vc
QUESTION 12 vc
Which artery provides engorgement of the glans during erection?
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ANSWER
Dorsal
QUESTION 13 vc
After examining an elderly client's penis, a nurse finds the presence of scar tissue in the
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corpora cavernosum. On further assessment, the nurse confirms Peyronie's disease in th
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e client. Which finding supports the nurse's confirmation?
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ANSWER
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QUESTION 14 vc
A nurse teaches intervention to a client for healthy spermatogenesis. During a follow-
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up visit, the nurse finds that the client has risk for diminished sperm production. Which
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statement of the client supports the nurse's conclusion?
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ANSWER
"I should take a hot bath regularly."
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, QUESTION 15 vc
During an assessment, a nurse observes the signs of diminished secondary sexual charac
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teristics in an adult male client. What should be the appropriate nursing action?
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ANSWER
Measure the morning serum testosterone levels.
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QUESTION 16 vc
Which hormone stimulates the Leydig cells of the testes to secrete testosterone?
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ANSWER
Luteinizing hormone vc
QUESTION 17 vc
Which cells secrete inhibin hormone?
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ANSWER
Sertoli cells
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QUESTION 18 vc
Which condition can cause ischemia of the testicle?
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ANSWER
Testicular torsion vc
QUESTION 19 vc
While assessing a male client, a nurse observes that the client has a small penis, long leg
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s, short trunk, enlarged breast tissues, small testicles, and sexual dysfunction. What reas
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on does the nurse suspect from these findings?
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ANSWER
Presence of an extra X chromosome
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QUESTION 20 vc
Which gland secretes a lubricating fluid that coats the urethra during sexual arousal?
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