The client with epididymitis gets a prescription for antibiotics and the nurse provides the following discharge instructions:
A)
"You may resume sexual activity after forty-eight hours."
B)
"Take warm sitz baths three to four times a day."
C)
"Take the antibiotics until the swelling subsides."
D)
"Use ice packs on your scrotum and wear scrotal support."
D
Explanation:
A)
Ice packs and scrotal supports are recommended to relieve pain. Client should be counseled regarding sexually transmitted diseases. Warm sitz baths would increase pain. The complete course of antibiotics should be taken.
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B)
Ice packs and scrotal supports are recommended to relieve pain. Client should be counseled regarding sexually transmitted diseases. Warm sitz baths would increase pain. The complete course of antibiotics should be taken.
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C)
Ice packs and scrotal supports are recommended to relieve pain. Client should be counseled regarding sexually transmitted diseases. Warm sitz baths would increase pain. The complete course of antibiotics should be taken.
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D)
Ice packs and scrotal supports are recommended to relieve pain. Client should be counseled regarding sexually transmitted diseases. Warm sitz baths would increase pain. The complete course of antibiotics should be taken.
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