A Patient Who Is Being Treated for Epididymitis Stops Taking

question 5

Multiple Choice

A patient who is being treated for epididymitis stops taking his antibiotics. The nurse is concerned that this patient is at risk for developing which complication?

• A) Orchitis
• B) Priapism
• C) Hydrocele
• D) Spermatocele

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Definitions:

Central Nervous System

The primary command center for the nervous system, consisting of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and sending out instructions.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for hormone production and regulation, influencing many critical bodily functions including temperature and hunger.

Fluid

In the context of biology or health, it refers to liquids within the body that play vital roles in its functioning, such as blood, lymph, and interstitial fluids.

Calories

Units of energy that food provides, essential for human beings to conduct daily activities and maintain bodily functions.