Author Question: An adolescent male is admitted to the ED with severe acute scrotal pain. When documenting medical ... (Read 42 times)

Beheh · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

An adolescent male is admitted to the ED with severe acute scrotal pain. When documenting medical history the nurse notes cryptorchidism at birth. What diagnosis does the nurse expect?

a. Urinary tract infection
b. Nephrosis
c. Torsion
d. Phimosis

Question 2

A 7-year-old child has a BUN of 25 mg/dL. What is the nurse aware this lab value might indicate? (Select all that apply.)

a. Dehydration
b. Renal disease
c. Need for steroid therapy
d. Diabetes
e. Pituitary malfunction

Harbringer · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
When one or both testes fail to lower into the scrotum, the condition is termed cryptorchidism. Acute scrotal pain may indicate a testicular torsion (twisting), which necessitates immediate surgery to preserve testicular function.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C
Increased BUN can indicate dehydration, renal disease, and/or need for steroid therapy.