A client diagnosed with epididymitis is being discharged from the Emergency Department. Which of the following would be most important for the nurse to include as part of the client's discharge teaching?
A) "Apply ice to the top of your scrotum to help reduce the swelling."
B) "Engage in sexual intercourse frequently to help drain the area."
C) "If you have a fever, call the physician so he can order an antibiotic right away."
D) "Keep your scrotum elevated on a folded towel until the swelling goes down."

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Keeping the scrotum elevated on a folded towel can help reduce swelling and promote healing. Applying ice can also help, but it should be applied with a barrier such as a towel to prevent damage to the skin. Engaging in frequent sexual activity is not recommended as it may aggravate the condition. If the client develops a fever, they should contact their physician, but this is not specifically related to discharge teaching for epididymitis.

A Client Diagnosed with Epididymitis Is Being Discharged from the Emergency