A patient reports to the emergency department with complaints of scrotal swelling. During the nursing assessment, the patient reports his pain level at "2."
When asked to discuss the characteristics of his pain, he reports feeling a dull ache associated with prolonged standing or walking. The physical assessment reveals a "bag of worms" appearance to the scrotum. Which of the following disorders is likely presented? 1. Varicocele
2. Hydrocele
3. Prostatitis
4. Testicular torsion
Varicocele
Rationale: The varicocele is an enlargement of the veins in the scrotum. It is associated with a swelling and dull ache in the scrotum. The hydrocele is also associated with a dull ache, but placing a light source behind the swollen scrotum will cause a glow as the fluid is penetrated by the light. Patients experiencing prostatitis will report problems with urinary elimination. Testicular torsion will present with pain and discomfort.
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