The pain is located primarily in the testicles and radiates to the
lower abdomen.
, 3) Duration:
Pain has been constant since onset and has not subsided.
4) Characteristics of Pain:
Severity: Ask the patient to rate the pain on a scale from 1 to 10.
Testicular torsion often presents as severe, sharp pain.
Nature: Describe the pain (e.g., sharp, stabbing, aching).
5) Associated Symptoms:
Vomiting: The patient vomited once on the way to the clinic,
which can be associated with severe, acute pain.
Diaphoresis: Mildly diaphoretic (sweaty), which could indicate
pain distress.
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