Practice Question
The nurse assesses a client with suspected testicular torsion. What finding should the nurse identify as most concerning?
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Correct Answer:
Severe testicular pain
Rationale:
💠 Severe, sudden testicular pain is the hallmark of testicular torsion, a surgical emergency requiring immediate intervention to restore blood flow.
💠 Torsion causes ischemia due to twisting of the spermatic cord, which can lead to testicular necrosis within hours if untreated.
💠 Prompt surgical detorsion and fixation are necessary to preserve fertility and prevent tissue death.
💠 Swelling or redness may occur later, but the pain is the most urgent and concerning symptom.
💠 Delays in treatment beyond 6 hours significantly reduce the chance of testicular salvage.
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This question is from Exam W8 NR325.NR330 Exam 2 which contains 54 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: Examplify Exam(s)
- Domain: Medical-Surgical
- Answer Choices: 4