The nurse is providing care for a patient admitted with epididymitis. Which of the following interventions is most appropriate?
a. Warm packs to the scrotum
b. Pressure to the scrotum
c. Frequent ambulation
d. Elevation of the scrotum
ANS: D
Depending on the severity of the pain, the patient may be placed on bedrest with the scrotum elevated, possibly on ice packs, and also given analgesics. Pressure would increase pain.
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