A patient who is being treated for epididymitis stops taking his antibiotics. The nurse is concerned that this patient is at risk for developing which complication?
1. Orchitis
2. Priapism
3. Hydrocele
4. Spermatocele
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Rationale 1: Orchitis is an acute inflammation or infection of the testes. It most commonly occurs as a complication of a systemic illness or as an extension of epididymitis.
Rationale 2: Priapism is a condition of the male reproductive system, but it is not associated with the presence of an infectious condition.
Rationale 3: Hydrocele is a condition of the male reproductive system, but it is not associated with the presence of an infectious condition.
Rationale 4: Spermatocele is a condition of the male reproductive system, but it is not associated with the presence of an infectious condition.
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