An adolescent male is brought to the emergency department with complaints of excruciating pain in his left testicle. Which of the following should be the priority action by the nurse?

Tell the adolescent everything will be fine and there's nothing to worry about.

Complete an assessment and notify the emergency department physician immediately.

Perform a focused assessment and document.

Document pain assessment as normal.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A.   Reassurance is important, but it should be given after a thorough assessment and appropriate actions have been taken.
B.   Completing an assessment and promptly informing the physician allows for timely intervention in case of testicular torsion or other serious conditions causing severe testicular pain.
C.   Performing a focused assessment is crucial but shouldn't delay immediate notification of the physician in such a critical situation.
D.   Documenting pain assessment is important but not the priority when a client presents with severe, acute pain in a sensitive area like the testicles.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. The brainstem is responsible for basic life functions like breathing and heart rate but isn't primarily associated with balance and coordination.
B. The cerebellum plays a crucial role in coordination, balance, and fine motor control. Issues here can result in problems with balance and coordination.
C. The extrapyramidal tract involves motor control but is not specifically responsible for balance and coordination.
D. The thalamus primarily serves as a relay center for sensory information but is not directly related to balance and coordination.

A. Interphalangeal B. Tibiotalar C. Metacarpophalangeal D. Tarsometatarsal

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Interphalangeal joints are the joints between the phalanges, since the client is unable to remove a ring, the most likely affected joint is the interphalangeal joint.
B. The Tibiotalar joint is the ankle joint.
C. Metacarpophalangeal joint refers to the joint between the metacarpal bones in the upper limbs and the phalanges.
D. Tarsometatarsal joints are the joints between the tarsal bones of the foot and metatarsal bones.

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