THINKING MAP

NURSING MANAGEMENT

VARGAS, Kathleen F.
RR22
April 22, 2020

Phimosis

Defined as the inability to retract the skin (foreskin

 Cryptorchidis
m

A condition in which one or both testicles fail to move from the

abdomen, where they develop before birth, down into the scrotum.
 Hydrocele

A type of swelling in the scrotum that occurs when

fluid collects in the thin sheath surrounding a
testicle.

Nursing Management

Assessment Intervention

Adult men with a hydrocele  Hydrocelectomy

might experience discomfort  Checking for
from the heaviness of a swollen tenderness in an
scrotum. Pain generally
enlarged scrotum
increases with the size of the
inflammation. Sometimes, the  Applying pressure to
swollen area might be smaller Varicocele the abdomen and
in the morning and larger later scrotum to check for
in the day.
inguinal hernia
An enlargement of the veins within the loose bag
 Shining a light
 Vary from sharp to dull
discomfort
 Increase with standing or
physical exertion, especially
over long periods
 Worsen over the course of a
day
 Be relieved when you lie on
your back
 Impaired fertility
 Testicular
Torsion

Testicular torsion occurs when a testicle rotates,

twisting the spermatic cord that brings blood to the
scrotum.

Nursing Management

Assessment Intervention

• Sudden, severe
pain in the scrotum
• Swelling of the • Urine test
scrotum • Scrotal ultrasound
• Abdominal pain • Surgery
• Nausea and
vomiting