The nurse is interviewing a male client who states I feel like I ...

[captainjonesify]

The nurse is interviewing a male client who states I feel like I have a bag of worms in my scrotum. Based on this data, which condition does the nurse suspect?
 
  1. Orchitis.
  2. Varicocele.
  3. Epididymitis.
  4. Inguinal Hernia.

Question 2

When caring for a male client scheduled for a prostatectomy due to cancer, which data would the nurse expect for a client with this condition data?
 
  Select all that apply.
  1. Enlargement of the scrotal sac.
  2. Pyuria.
  3. Increase in prostatic specific antigen (PSA).
  4. Dribbling of urine.
  5. Difficulty in initiating urine stream.

[Dominic]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2
A varicocele is a distention of the spermatic cord and often is described as a bag of worms. Swelling or inflammation of the testicles is referred to as orchitis. Epididymitis is an inflammatory condition of the epididymis. An inguinal hernia feels like a bulge or mass upon palpation of the inguinal canal, which indicates a protrusion of the intestine into the groin region.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3, 4, 5
Low levels of prostatic specific antigen (PAS) are present in normal, healthy men. PSA levels are used to assess for the presence of prostate cancer. Laboratory values for the PSA will be elevated in the presence of prostate cancer. Conditions of the prostate gland may result in urinary changes. The dribbling of urine may be seen with prostate cancer. Dribbling or difficulty starting the urine stream may be seen in the presence of prostate enlargement. The scrotal sac of the client diagnosed with prostate cancer would not be enlarged. The prostate is located on each side of the male urethra just below the bladder. It is not anatomically near the scrotal sac. Pyruia refers to pus in the urine. Pus in the urine is not consistent with a diagnosis of prostate cancer.

[captainjonesify]

Excellent

[helenmarkerine]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it