A Patient Comes to the Clinic with Repeated Bouts of Epididymitis

question 4

Multiple Choice

A patient comes to the clinic with repeated bouts of epididymitis and is adamant that he always takes the medication he is given. What additional questions should the nurse ask to determine possible causes of epididymitis?

• A) "Are you sexually active?"
• B) "Do you use condoms?"
• C) "Do you practice unprotected anal intercourse?"
• D) "Do you do any heavy lifting?"
• E) "Do you use any drugs or alcohol?"

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