A client develops a "sterile" epididymitis.The nurse should recognize this condition can result from direct injury or:
A)a complication of chlamydia
B)an invasive procedure on the urinary tract
C)urinary reflux related to straining with a full bladder
D)prolonged use of an indwelling catheter

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Epididymitis,inflammation of the epididymis,can be caused by infectious conditions such as gonorrhea,mumps,or chlamydia,or by sterile inflammation resulting from injury.Manifestations include sudden,severe scrotal pain and swelling,fever,dysuria,and pyuria;if untreated,necrosis of testicular tissue,septicemia,and death may occur.

A Client Develops a "Sterile" Epididymitis