I noted my patient to have a small open area on the left side of his scrotum. It was not there yesterday on my shift. What correct wording could I use to describe it and tell md. It is not an abrasion or laceration.
loriangel14, RN 6,927 Posts Specializes in Acute Care, Rehab, Palliative. Sep 24, 2014 I would say a small open area on the left side of the scrotum.
psu_213, BSN, RN 3,878 Posts Specializes in Emergency, Telemetry, Transplant. Has 14 years experience. Sep 24, 2014 Plus is there any drainage? Is it painful?
cjkekoa 12 Posts Sep 24, 2014 he is nonverbal and unable to make needs known. But during cleaning he did not seem to be in any pain or discomfort
