The nurse is assessing the client with epididymitis. The nurse anticipates which of the following findings on physical examination?
A)Fever, diarrhea, groin pain, and ecchymosis
B)Nausea, vomiting, scrotal edema, and ecchymosis
C)Fever, nausea, vomiting, and painful scrotal edema
D)Diarrhea, groin pain, testicular torsion, and scrotal edema

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Typical signs and symptoms of epididymitis include scrotal pain and edema, which are often accompanied by fever, nausea, vomiting, and chills. Epididymitis most often is caused by infection, although sometimes it can be caused by trauma. Epididymitis needs to be distinguished correctly from testicular.

The Nurse Is Assessing the Client with Epididymitis