If a client who has an inflammatory disorder of the male reproductive system, such as orchitis or prostatitis, begins to experience nausea, what should the nurse recognize about the client's condition?
a. It is deteriorating.
b. It is to be expected.
c. Recuperation is in progress.
d. The acute stage of the illness is still present.
A
Medical treatment of clients who have any of these male inflammatory disorders is supportive and includes analgesics, scrotal support, and ice compresses to the area; antibiotics are prescribed for infection. If the client begins to experience nausea, it may be a sign of a deteriorating condition.
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