RN Exam Practice
Basic Care and ComfortQuestion 1204 of 2368

Which intervention is appropriate for a client with orchitis caused by mumps?

  1. Warm soaks with the testes hanging down
  2. Elevation of the testes with cold compresses
  3. Antibiotics to clear the infection
  4. Firm massage of the swollen area
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Correct answer: Elevation of the testes with cold compresses

Mumps resolves on its own, so care is supportive. Orchitis is managed with elevation and cold compresses.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Childhood Respiratory Disorders: Mumps. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Basic Care and Comfort"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026