A 13-year-old boy comes to the school nurse complaining of sudden and severe scrotal pain.He denies any trauma to the scrotum.What is the most appropriate nursing action?
A) Refer him for immediate medical evaluation.
B) Administer analgesics and recommend scrotal support.
C) Apply an ice bag and observe for increasing pain.
D) Reassure the adolescent that occasional pain is common with the changes of puberty.
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