A client is diagnosed with epididymitis. The nurse should ...

[maegan_martin]

A client is diagnosed with epididymitis. The nurse should instruct the client on which of the following as treatment for the disorder? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Broad spectrum antibiotics
  2. NSAIDs
  3. Bed rest
  4. Elevate the scrotum
  5. Apply cold packs
  6. Apply heat

Question 2

The nurse is assessing a client's gait. Which of the following is a part of this assessment? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. The foot location during midstance
  2. The way the client pushes off from the ball of the foot
  3. The rate and rhythm of acceleration
  4. Alignment of the head
  5. Gap between the legs
  6. Breathing pattern

[carolinefletcherr]

Answer to Question 1

1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Treatment for epididymitis includes broad spectrum antibiotics, NSAIDs, bed rest, elevation of the scrotum, and application of cold packs. Heat is not recommended as treatment for this disorder.

Answer to Question 2

1, 2, 3, 4, 5
The gait has two phases: stance and swing. The nurse should assess the client's foot location during midstance, the way the client pushes off from the ball of the foot, and the rate and rhythm of acceleration. The nurse should also assess the client's head alignment during walking and the gap between the legs. The client's breathing pattern is not assessed during the assessment of gait.

[maegan_martin]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[bblaney]

Great answer, keep it coming