An adolescent male is brought to the emergency department with complaints of excruciating pain in his left testicle. Which of the following should be the priority action by the nurse?

Tell the adolescent everything will be fine and there's nothing to worry about.

Complete an assessment and notify the emergency department physician immediately.

Perform a focused assessment and document.

Document pain assessment as normal.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A.   Reassurance is important, but it should be given after a thorough assessment and appropriate actions have been taken.
B.   Completing an assessment and promptly informing the physician allows for timely intervention in case of testicular torsion or other serious conditions causing severe testicular pain.
C.   Performing a focused assessment is crucial but shouldn't delay immediate notification of the physician in such a critical situation.
D.   Documenting pain assessment is important but not the priority when a client presents with severe, acute pain in a sensitive area like the testicles.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. A capillary refill of less than 5 seconds is considered normal.
B. Radial pulses 2+ with regular rate and rhythm bilaterally indicate good peripheral circulation.
C. Feet that are pale and cool to the touch could indicate decreased perfusion or vascular compromise.
D. Right ankle 1+ edema may suggest some fluid retention but no perceptible swelling of the leg indicates relatively normal findings in that area.

A. Vas deferens B. Scrotum C. Prostate D. Testis

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Vas deferens is a duct that transports sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct but isn't an accessory glandular structure.
B. Scrotum is the sac of skin that houses the testes but isn't an accessory gland.
C. The prostate gland is an accessory glandular structure in males responsible for producing part of the seminal fluid.
D. Testis is the primary male reproductive organ responsible for sperm production but isn't an accessory gland.

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