About
Inflammation of the epididymitis, can be bacterial or non-bacterial origin.
Assess
Scrotal edema, pain, pressure. History of STD's. Fever, chills.
Complications
Orchiectomy; epididymectomy
Diagnosis
- Risk for infection related to inflammation
- Acute pain related to inflammatory process
Goals
The client will be free from infection and have no further complications.
Interventions
- Monitor for signs and symptoms of infection.
- Teach client about medication therapy, disease process, s/s of complications.
- Administer antibiotics, NSAIDS, etc. as ordered.
- Encourage abstention from sexual intercourse, rest with scrotal elevation, use of scrotal support, ice packs, and sitz baths to promote comfort and decrease strain on spermatic cord.
- If related to STD's, encourage client's partner to also be treated, utilize safe sexual practices.
- Monitor for signs/ symptoms of complications.
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