title: Assessment of the male reproductive system.
abstract: Many diseases and medications can affect the urinary system and its function. Assessment of the male genitalia is accomplished with inspection and palpation. It is important to chart what is seen, what is felt, and what the patient reports.
authors.affiliation: St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
authors.forename: Pamela D
authors.initials: PD
authors.lastname: Ceo
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D005837:Genitalia, Male / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008487:Medical History Taking / Q000379:methods; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods; D010173:Palpation / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing