问题
单项选择题
A client calls the physician’s office 2 days after a herniorrhaphy to report that his scrotum is swollen and painful. Which of the following instruction by the nurse could promote comfort for the client
A. Apply a snug binder on his abdomen.
B. Have him wear a truss to support the scrotum.
C. Have him lie on his side and place a pillow between his legs.
D. Elevate the scrotum and place ice bags on the area intermittently.
答案
参考答案：C
解析：A swollen, painful scrotum after herniorrhaphy is relatively common. Elevating the scrotum, as on a rolled towel, and intermittently placing ice bags on the area are helpful.