| Term | Definition |
| Prostatitis | Acute or chronic infection of the prostate gland |
| Prostatitis: Causative Organisms | E. Coli, Klebeiella, Proteus, Pseudimonas, Strptococcus, N. Gonorrhoeae, C. Trachomitis |
| Prostatitis: Assessment | Acute Phse
Chronic Prostatitis |
| Prostatitis: Diagnostic Testing | C&S, The pH of prostate fluid is generally elevated |
| Prostatitis: Medical Management | Abx therapy: up to 16 weeks in duration.
Periodic Digital Massage
Sitz bath for heat
Analgesics: anti-inflammatories |
| Prostatitis: Nursing interventions | Patient Education
Comfort measures
Bed Rest
I&O |
| Epididymitis: Etiology | Common infection of the male reproductive tract.
Can be bilateral and may recur.
Bilateral epididymitis can cause sterility. |
| Epididymitis: Causative Organisms | S. Aureus, E.Coli, Strptococcus species, N. Gonorrhea. |
| Epididymitis: Symptoms can occur after | Trauma
Instrumentation
Physical Exertion
Prolonged sexual activity |
| Epididymitis: Manifestations | Sudden appearance of severe pain
Pain radiates
Scrotal edema and tenderness
Pus in urine
Chills and fever
"Duck walk" or "waddling gait" |
| Acute vs Chronic Prostatitis | Acute Bacterial
Chronic Bacterial
Chronic Non-Bacterial Prostatitis (Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome)
Asymptomatic Inflammatory |
| Epididymitis: Diagnositc Tests | Symptoms and physical examination of the scrotum
Urinalysis-First daily flow |
| Epididymitis: Medical Management | Bed Rest
Scrotal Support
Application of cold for relief of edema and discomfort
ABx therapy
Incision and drainage of scrotum if abscess forms |
| Epididymitis: Nursing Interventions | Bed rest during acute phase of illness
Support of testicular area
Ice Compresses
Patient Education |
| Epididymitis | An infection of the cordliek excretory duct of the testicle. |
