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the nurse is assessing a client with epididymitis. the nurse anticipates which findings on physical examination?
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1. fever, diarrhea, groin pain, and ecchymosis
2. nausea, painful scrotal edema, and ecchymosis
3. fever, nausea, vomiting, and painful scrotal edema
4. diarrhea, groin pain, testicular torsion, and scrotal edema

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Explanation:

Epididymitis is an inflammation of the epididymis. Common symptoms include fever due to the body's inflammatory - immune response, nausea and vomiting which can be part of the systemic reaction to the infection, and painful scrotal edema as the inflamed epididymis causes swelling in the scrotal area. Diarrhea, groin pain, ecchymosis (bruising), and testicular torsion are not typical findings directly related to epididymitis.

Answer:

1. Fever, nausea, vomiting, and painful scrotal edema