A 19-year-old patient presents to the emergency department with complaints of testicular inflammation and pain. Laboratory tests are performed. Which result does the nurse evaluate as consistent with the suspected diagnosis of orchitis?

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A high white blood cell count (WBC) is consistent with inflammation and infection, which is likely in a case of orchitis. Urinalysis, PSA, and platelet count are not specific tests for orchitis.

A 19-Year-Old Patient Presents to the Emergency Department with Complaints