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I HUMAN CALEB METZ CASE STUDY Management Plan by Jessica Rhyan on case Caleb Metz diagnostic tests scrotal doppler ultrasound urinalysis (Keays & Rosenberg, 2019) medications (Schick & Sternard, 2022) pain medications and antiemetics - as the patient will most likely need surgical correction the patient will be NPO. Ondanestron IV 4mg q6h PRN nausea/vomiting Acetaminophen 1g IV q6h PRN pain and/or ketorolac 30mg IV q6h PRN for pain If these pain meds are not strong enough, morphine or dilaudid can be ordered At home post procedure acetaminophen 650mg q6h PRN (not to exceed 4g/day) suggested consults/referrals This is a medical emergency. If the patient is in the office, send to the ED. Emergency urology referral for correction. Necrosis of the testicle can occur after 10-12 hours (Keays & Rosenberg, 2019). client education Education for post-op care will be given by urology to the patient. Patient should be educated that recurrent torsion is possible and to present immediately if signs/symptoms occur (Schick & Sternard, 2022). follow-up follow-up with urology 1-2 weeks post correction, annual visit for appropriate testicular health throughout adolescence (Schick & Sternard, 2022). Keays, M., & Rosenberg, H. (2019). Testicular torsion. Canadian Medical Association Journal, 191(28). https://doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.190158 Schick MA, Sternard BT. Testicular Torsion. [Updated 2022 Jun 21]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treas