A patient has been diagnosed with a hydrocele. Which teaching should the nurse provide about this condition?
1. "The swelling in your scrotum is a cyst filled with sperm.".
2. "The fluid in your scrotum will probably reabsorb in time.".
3. "Be sure to take your entire antibiotic prescription.".
4. "It is good that you came in early since this is an emergency situation.".
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Rationale 1: A spermatocele is a cyst filled with sperm.
Rationale 2: Hydrocele is often managed conservatively as the fluid will generally reabsorb given enough time.
Rationale 3: Antibiotics are not generally used in the treatment of hydrocele.
Rationale 4: Hydrocele is not an emergent situation.
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