Your Patient Complains of Sudden Onset of Swelling and Pain

question 13

Multiple Choice

Your patient complains of sudden onset of swelling and pain in his scrotum.Assessment reveals a swollen scrotum with reddened skin that is taut with pitting.These findings most likely indicate

• A) cryptorchidism.
• B) epididymitis from gonorrhea.
• C) orchitis caused by a bacterial infection.
• D) scrotal edema from trauma with possible testicular rupture.

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