A 55-year-old man is experiencing severe pain of sudden onset in the scrotal area.It is somewhat relieved by elevation.On examination the nurse notices an enlarged,red scrotum that is very tender to palpation.Distinguishing the epididymis from the testis is difficult,and the scrotal skin is thick and edematous.This description is consistent with which of these?

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The symptoms described, including sudden onset scrotal pain, relief with elevation, and difficulty distinguishing the epididymis from the testis, are consistent with epididymitis.

A 55-Year-Old Man Is Experiencing Severe Pain of Sudden Onset