The client with epididymitis is prescribed antibiotics. What ...

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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.

Question 2

When caring for the client who has had a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), the nurse should assess the client frequently for which complication?
 
  1. Hypertension and bradycardia
  2. Bright red blood and large clots in the urine
  3. Large amounts of dilute, light pink urine
  4. Increased hemoglobin and hematocrit

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Answer to Question 1

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.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 2

1. Frank red blood, large clots, decreased urinary output, a decrease in hemoglobin and hematocrit, tachycardia, and hypotension could indicate hemorrhage.
2. Frank red blood, large clots, decreased urinary output, a decrease in hemoglobin and hematocrit, tachycardia, and hypotension could indicate hemorrhage.
3. Frank red blood, large clots, decreased urinary output, a decrease in hemoglobin and hematocrit, tachycardia, and hypotension could indicate hemorrhage.
4. Frank red blood, large clots, decreased urinary output, a decrease in hemoglobin and hematocrit, tachycardia, and hypotension could indicate hemorrhage.