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68wm6 p2 inf mal rep
Infections of the Male Reproductive System
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is prostatitis | An acute or chronic infection of the prostate gland |
| What is prostatitis commonly caused by? | Bacterial invasion from the urethra |
| What is athralgia? | Pain in the joints |
| What is myalgia? | Pain in the muscles |
| Where does the bacterial invasion in prostatits originate? | Bloodstream or descending infection of the kidneys |
| What happens to the prostate fluid during prostatitis? | pH is elevated |
| What intervention by the physician increases the flow of infected prostatic secretions? | Periodic digital massage |
| True or False: Ambulate a PT with prostatitis every 1 - 2 hours to increase lymphatic flow and subsequent fighting of infection. | False. Encourage bed rest to relieve strain and pain of the perineum and suprapubic area |
| What is epididymitis? | Infection of the male reproductive tract |
| Epididymitis can be bilateral. What can bilateral epididymitis cause? | Sterility |
| What is Epididymitis associated with? | urethral strictures, cystitis, and prostatitis |
| What are risk factors for Epididymitis? | *Trauma to the genital area *Instrumentation of the urethra *Cystoscopy *Physical exertion *Prolonged sexual activity |
| What are clinical manifestations of Epididymitis? | *"Duck walk" or "waddling gait" *Sudden appearance of severe pain in the scrotum *Pain radiates along spermatic tube *Scrotal edema and tenderness *Pyuria *Chills and fever |
| What are the nursing interventions of Epididymitis? | *Bed rest during acute phase of illness *Support of testicular area(elevation of the scrotum on folded towel during bedrest and athletic support when ambulatory) *Ice compresses(intermittently) *Patient education |
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