J.D. is a 64-year-old man who presents to the family practice complaining of increased urination at night. The patient has a past medical history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and coronary artery disease (CAD). Vital signs are T 97.5, P 85, R 16, and BP 120/60. What subjective information should the nurse obtain? The nurse is performing the physical examination of the patient’s genitals. What are the major structures of the male genitalia? The nurse needs to assess the patient for a hernia. What is the proper procedure for this assessment?

J.D. is a 64-year-old man who presents to the family practice complaining of increased urination at night. The patient has a past medical history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and coronary artery disease (CAD). Vital signs are T 97.5, P 85, R 16, and BP 120/60. What subjective information should the nurse obtain? The nurse is performing the physical examination of the patient’s genitals. What are the major structures of the male genitalia? The nurse needs to assess the patient for a hernia. What is the proper procedure for this assessment?

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