How does a nurse recognize when a patient has a testicular torsion?
A) The nurse sees a light red glow on transillumination of the scrotum.
B) The nurse palpates testicular edema that is painless.
C) The patient reports a pulling sensation and dull ache of the scrotum.
D) The patient complains of sudden onset of severe pain with edema of the scrotum.

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Option D is a clinical finding of testicular torsion. Option A is a clinical finding of hydrocele. Option B is a clinical finding of spermatocele. Option C is a clinical finding of varicocele.

How Does a Nurse Recognize When a Patient Has a Testicular