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  • 0.93% (118,817) of hospital episodes were for male genital organ diseases in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03)
  • 96% of hospital consultations for male genital organ disease required hospital admission in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03)
  • 19% of hospital admissions for male genital organ disease required emergency hospital admission in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03)
  • 3.5 days was the mean length of stay in hospitals for male genital organ diseases in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03)
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Priapism: Treatment
(In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)

  • Immediate urologic consultation is indicated
  • Local: Ice packs; ice water enemas; if not effective, use hot water enemas; pressure dressing
  • Medical: Sedatives; analgesics; may require narcotics; antispasmodic/anticholinergic drugs; estrogens; anticoagulants; procaine; amyl nitrate; IV fluids
  • Injection: Local or general anesthesia; ketamine (IV or IM)
  • Invasive: aspiration of the corpora cavernosa followed by injection of α-adrenergic agonist (e.g., phenylephrine, which may be repeated at 5 minute intervals)
  • Surgery (urology referral): Cavernospongiosum shunt; glans-cavernosum shunt; cavernosaphenous shunt; arterial embolization
  • Sickle cell disease: IV fluids; alkalinization; transfusion or exchange-transfusion; supplemental O2

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Source: In a Page: Signs and Symptoms, 2004

Scrotal Swelling: Treatment
(In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms)

    • Hydrocele
      –Usually resolves spontaneously by 1 year of age
      –Surgery is indicated at 6–12 months if stable, sooner if hydrocele is tense or progressively enlarging
    • Hernia
      –Inguinal hernias must be repaired surgically to avoid incarceration
      –Contralateral side is frequently explored surgically and closed if necessary
  • Varicocele: Can be associated with infertility and may need to be surgically repaired
  • Edema: Treatment of the cause of generalized edema
  • Tumor and leukemia: Management by pediatric oncologist
  • Men and teenage boys should be taught testicular self-examination to assist with early detection of testicular cancer

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Source: In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms, 2007

Priapism: Emergency interventions
(Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))

If the patient has priapism, apply an ice pack to the penis, administer an analgesic, and insert an indwelling urinary catheter to relieve urine retention. Procedures to remove blood from the corpora cavernosa, such as irrigation and surgery, may be required.

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Source: Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition), 2006

Scrotal swelling: Emergency interventions
(Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))

If severe pain accompanies scrotal swelling, ask the patient when the swelling began. Using a Doppler stethoscope, evaluate blood flow to the testicle. If it’s decreased or absent, suspect testicular torsion and prepare the patient for surgery. Withhold food and fluids, insert an I.V. line, and apply an ice pack to the scrotum to reduce pain and swelling. An attempt may be made to untwist the cord manually, but even if this is successful, the patient may still require surgery for stabilization.

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Source: Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition), 2006

Impotence: Patient counseling
(Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))

Encourage your patient to talk openly about his needs and desires, fears and anxieties, or misconceptions. Urge him to discuss these issues with his partner as well as what role both of them want sexual activity to play in their lives.

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Source: Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition), 2006

Priapism: Emergency Interventions
(Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))

If the patient has priapism, apply an ice pack to the penis, administer an analgesic, and insert an indwelling urinary catheter to relieve urine retention. Procedures to remove blood from the corpora cavernosa, such as irrigation and surgery, may be required.

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Source: Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition), 2006

Scrotal swelling: Emergency interventions
(Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))

If severe pain accompanies scrotal swelling, ask when the swelling began. Using a Doppler stethoscope, evaluate blood flow to the testicle. If it’s decreased or absent, suspect testicular torsion and prepare the patient for surgery. Withhold food and fluids, insert an I.V. line, and apply an ice pack to the scrotum to reduce pain and swelling. An attempt may be made to untwist the cord manually, but even if this is successful, the patient may still require surgery for stabilization.

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Source: Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition), 2006

Genital lesions in the male: Patient counseling
(Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))

Explain to the patient how to use prescribed ointments or creams. Advise him to use a heat lamp to dry moist lesions or to take sitz baths to relieve crusting and itching. Also, instruct him to report any changes in the lesions.

Explain to male patients that condoms effectively prevent many STDs when used correctly. Advise them to use a new condom for each coitus; to avoid damaging the condom with a sharp object, such as fingernails or teeth; to put the condom on the erect penis before any genital contact; to use only water-based lubricants; to hold the condom firmly while withdrawing the penis; to always withdraw the penis while it’s still erect to avoid premature condom loss; and to check the expiration date on the individual condom packet. Teach the patient that hormonal contraceptives, diaphragms, foams, and jellies don’t protect against STDs.

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Source: Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition), 2006

Scrotal swelling: Nursing considerations
(Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series)

Keep the patient on bed rest and administer an antibiotic. Provide adequate fluids, fiber, and stool softeners. Place a rolled towel between the patient’s legs and under the scrotum to help reduce severe swelling. Or, if the patient has mild or moderate swelling, advise him to wear a loose-fitting athletic supporter lined with a soft cotton dressing. For several days, administer an analgesic to relieve his pain. Encourage sitz baths, and apply heat or ice packs to decrease inflammation.

Prepare the patient for needle aspiration of fluid-filled cysts and other diagnostic tests, such as lung tomography and computed tomography scan of the abdomen, to rule out malignant tumors.

Patient teaching

Encourage the patient to perform regular testicular self-examinations. Explain the importance of wearing a scrotal support for comfort and to decrease edema.

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Source: Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series, 2007

Scrotal swelling: Emergency Actions
(Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)

If severe pain accompanies scrotal swelling, ask when the swelling began. Using a Doppler stethoscope, evaluate blood flow to the testicle. If it’s decreased or absent, suspect testicular torsion and prepare the patient for surgery. Withhold food and fluids, insert an I.V. line, and apply an ice pack to the scrotum to reduce pain and swelling. An attempt may be made to untwist the cord manually, but even if this is successful, the patient may still require surgery for stabilization.

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Source: Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses, 2007

Genital lesions in the male: Patient counseling
(Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)

Explain to the patient how to use prescribed ointments or creams. Advise him to use a heat lamp to dry moist lesions or to take sitz baths to relieve crusting and itching. Also, instruct him to report any changes in the lesions.

Explain to male patients that condoms effectively prevent many STDs when used correctly. Advise them to use a new condom for each coitus; to avoid damaging the condom with sharp objects, such as fingernails or teeth; to put the condom on the erect penis before any genital contact; to use only water-based lubricants; to hold the condom firmly while withdrawing the penis; to always withdraw the penis while it’s still erect to avoid premature condom loss; and to check the expiration date on the individual condom packet. Instruct the patient that hormonal contraceptives, diaphragms, foams, and jellies don’t protect against STDs.

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Source: Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses, 2007

Impotence: Nursing considerations
(Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)

▪ Ensure privacy, confirm confidentiality, and establish a rapport with the patient.

▪ Help the patient feel comfortable about discussing his sexuality.

▪ Adopt an accepting attitude about the sexual experiences and preferences of others.

▪ Prepare the patient for screening tests for hormonal irregularities, Doppler studies of penile blood pressure to rule out vascular insufficiency, voiding studies, nerve conduction tests, evaluation of nocturnal penile tumescence, and psychological screening.

▪ Discuss counseling for the patient and his sexual partner, if the patient has psychogenic impotence.

▪ Provide interventions to treat the cause, if the patient has organic impotence.

▪ Prepare the patient for other forms of treatment such as surgical revascularization, drug-induced erection, surgical repair of a venous leak, and penile prostheses.

Patient teaching

▪ Discuss the importance of maintaining follow-up appointments and therapy for underlying medical disorders.

▪ Encourage him to talk openly about his needs and desires, fears and anxieties, or misconceptions.

▪ Urge the patient to discuss his feelings with his partner as well as what role both of them want sexual activity to play in their lives.

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Source: Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms, 2007

Priapism: Nursing considerations
(Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)

▪ Prepare the patient for blood tests to help determine the cause of priapism.

▪ If he requires surgery, keep his penis flaccid postoperatively by applying a pressure dressing.

▪ At least once every 30 minutes, inspect the glans for signs of vascular compromise, such as coolness or pallor.

Patient teaching

▪ Explain the underlying condition and its treatments.

▪ Tell the patient with sickle cell anemia to report episodes of priapism.

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Source: Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms, 2007

Scrotal swelling: Nursing considerations
(Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)

▪ Place the patient on bed rest.

▪ Administer an antibiotic, if ordered.

▪ Provide adequate fluids, fiber, and stool softeners.

▪ Place a rolled towel between the patient's legs and under the scrotum for elevation to help reduce severe swelling.

▪ Apply ice packs to the scrotum.

▪ Administer an analgesic to relieve pain.

▪ Prepare the patient for needle aspiration of fluid-filled cysts and other diagnostic tests, such as lung tomography and a computed tomography scan of the abdomen, to rule out malignant tumors.

Patient teaching

▪ Explain the disorder and treatment plan.

▪ For mild or moderate swelling, advise the patient to wear a loose-fitting athletic supporter lined with a soft cotton dressing.

▪ Tell the patient to use a sitz bath and apply heat or ice packs to decrease inflammation.

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Source: Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms, 2007

Genital lesions, male: Nursing considerations
(Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)

▪ Screen every patient with penile lesions for STDs, using the dark-field examination and the Venereal Disease Research Laboratory (VDRL) test.

▪ Prepare the patient for a biopsy to confirm or rule out penile cancer if indicated.

▪ Provide emotional support, especially if cancer is suspected.

▪ To prevent cross-contamination, wash your hands before and after every patient contact.

▪ Wear gloves when handling urine or performing catheter care.

▪ Dispose of all needles carefully, and double-bag all material contaminated by secretions.

Patient teaching

▪ Explain to the patient the use of creams and ointments.

▪ Discuss methods to reduce crusting and itching.

▪ Emphasize the lesion changes the patient should report.

▪ Discuss and teach the proper use of condoms and safer sex practices.

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Source: Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms, 2007



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