A 19-Year-Old Man Comes to the Emergency Department Due to Dysuria

question 107

Multiple Choice

A 19-year-old man comes to the emergency department due to dysuria and scrotal pain.  The patient first noticed discomfort with urination and a watery urethral discharge 3 days ago.  Yesterday, he developed pain on the left side of the scrotum while sitting in class.  Vital signs are normal.  On examination, tender swelling is present along the posterior aspect of the left testis, which is otherwise normal in size and position.  Diagnostic testing reveals Chlamydia trachomatis as the sole causative pathogen.  Which of the following additional results are most consistent with this patient's diagnosis?

• A)A
• B)B
• C)C
• D)D

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Definitions:

Incontinent

The inability to control bladder and/or bowel movements, leading to involuntary loss of urine or feces.

Skin Integrity

The condition of skin being intact, undamaged, and healthy, often considered in the context of wound management and healing.

Social Isolation

A state where an individual has limited contact with others, leading to feelings of loneliness and lack of social support.

Lubricant Eye Ointment

An eye treatment used to relieve dryness and irritation by providing a moisture barrier.