The nurse has provided discharge instructions to a patient who has just had a vasectomy. Which statement by the patient indicates the need for further instruction?
a. "I can use a heating pad this evening for my discomfort."
b. "Taking aspirin every 4 hours will help with my pain."
c. "I should leave the compression dressing on for the first 24 hours."
d. "I should ice my scrotum once I get home."
D
Instruct the patient to use ice applications and acetaminophen or ibuprofen for scrotal pain and swelling the first 12 to 24 hours postoperatively. The patient should wear jockey shorts or a scrotal support for comfort. Heat is not recommended during the first 24 hours postoperatively. Aspirin may promote bleeding. The patient will not have a compression dressing.
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