A 15-year-old boy comes to the emergency department accompanied by his parents. The boy reports an abrupt onset of sudden pain on the right side of his scrotum. When asked to rate his pain on a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the most severe, the boy states, "It's a 12." Further assessment reveals a blue-black swelling on the affected side. The nurse suspects testicular torsion and immediately notifies the physician based on the understanding of which of the following?

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Testicular torsion is a surgical emergency because the twisting of the spermatic cord cuts off blood supply to the testicle, which can lead to necrosis of the testicle if not promptly corrected.

A 15-Year-Old Boy Comes to the Emergency Department Accompanied by His