An appropriate nursing intervention for the patient with a hydrocele is to
a. apply a heating pad.
b. apply ice packs.
c. apply analgesic spray.
d. limit fluid intake.
B
For a patient with a hydrocele, nursing interventions consist of maintaining bed rest, scrotal support with elevation, ice to edematous areas, and frequent changes of dressings to avoid skin impairment.
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