Logan, a, 11-year-old boy, was diagnosed with parotitis three days ago at the pediatric outpatient clinic. His mother calls the triage nurse to report that Logan is complaining of pain in his peritoneal area. The nurse knows that:
1. This is a medical emergency, and Logan should be brought to the emergency room right away.
2. The virus can cause orchitis.
3. The virus can cause oophoritis.
4. This is a common complaint because it is hard for a child with parotitis to urinate.
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1. Pain in the peritoneal area in common with this condition.
2. The virus is known to cause orchitis and has these signs and symptoms.
3. Oophoritis is not a sign or symptom of parotitis.
4. Urination is not an issue for a child with parotitis.
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