The client with epididymitis is prescribed antibiotics. What should the nurse instruct the client at this time?
1. "Use ice packs on your scrotum and wear scrotal support."
2. "Take the antibiotics until the swelling subsides."
3. "Take warm sitz baths three to four times a day."
4. "You may resume sexual activity after forty-eight hours."
Answer: 1
1. Ice packs and scrotal supports are recommended to relieve pain.
2. The complete course of antibiotics should be taken.
3. Warm sitz baths would increase pain.
4. Client should be counseled regarding sexually transmitted diseases.
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