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A Patient Presents to the Emergency Department with Swelling and Pain

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A patient presents to the emergency department with swelling and pain in his scrotum. The nurse anticipates dysfunction in which structures?. Select all that apply.


Definitions:

Axillary Vein

A vein that conveys blood from the lateral aspect of the thorax, armpit, and upper limb toward the heart.

Inferior Vena Cava

A large vein carrying deoxygenated blood from the lower body to the heart.

Superior Vena Cava

A large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the upper body to the heart.

Median Cubital Vein

The median cubital vein is a superficial vein located in the cubital fossa and commonly used for venipuncture or the insertion of an intravenous catheter.

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