Author Question: A male client develops sudden abdominal and scrotal pain and scrotal edema. The client tells the ... (Read 172 times)

Brittanyd9008 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A male client develops sudden abdominal and scrotal pain and scrotal edema. The client tells the nurse he recently had a bicycle accident. The nurse should suspect that the client has developed:

a. epididymitis c. hypospadias
b. hydrocele d. testicular torsion

Question 2

A client's last menstrual period began on June 16 . Using Naegele's rule, the nurse calculates the client's estimated date of delivery (EDD) as:

a. March 9 c. March 23
b. April 23 d. April 6

Sophiapenny · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Testicular torsion occurs when blood supply is compromised such as in genital trauma. Signs and symptoms include sudden abdominal and scrotal pain and scrotal edema.

Answer to Question 2

C
Naegele's rule is to take the date of the first day of the last menstrual period, subtract 3 months, and add 7 days.