A 14-year-old male is seen with complaints of severe testicular pain. The clinician suspects testicular torsion. Which of the following is the appropriate action?
a. Immediate referral to a urologist
b. Obtain a computed tomography (CT) scan
c. Instruct the patient to elevate scrotum
d. Prescribe ibuprofen
A
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