A Patient Has Been Diagnosed with a Hydrocele

question 31

Multiple Choice

A patient has been diagnosed with a hydrocele. Which teaching should the nurse provide about this condition?

• A) "The swelling in your scrotum is a cyst filled with sperm."
• B) "The fluid in your scrotum will probably reabsorb in time."
• C) "Be sure to take your entire antibiotic prescription."
• D) "It is good that you came in early since this is an emergency situation."

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