About
Dilation of the veins around and behind the testis.
Assess
Mostly asymptomatic, infertility
Complications
Testicular atrophy; infertility
Diagnosis
- Anticipatory grieving related to inability to conceive a child
- Knowledge deficit related to possible surgical intervention
Goals
- The client will verbalize understanding of surgical procedure to remove varicocele.
- The client will regain fertility.
Interventions
- Encourage client to discuss feelings regarding infertility.
- Administer medications, as ordered.
- Teach client what to expect pre-, intra-, and post-operatively.
- Teach client to abstain from sexual intercourse for one week post-operatively.
- Teach s/s of infection or decreased circulation to scrotal/ testicular area that must be reported to health care provider.
- Arrange follow-up appointment.
- Monitor for signs/ symptoms of complications.
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