A male client had a herniorrhaphy for an incarcerated inguinal hernia. Postoperatively, the nurse identifies pain as the primary problem associated with edema of the scrotum. Which nursing intervention is appropriate for this problem?
1. Provide warm sitz baths several times a day.
2. Elevate the scrotum on a small pillow.
3. Apply moist heat to the abdomen.
4. Administer narcotics for pain.
Answer: 2
1. Sitz baths will not relieve edema and may even increase edema.
2. Elevation of the scrotum will help to relieve edema, which is causing the pain.
3. Moist heat will not relieve edema and may even increase edema.
4. Nonnarcotic pain management may be sufficient.
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