Aclient is admitted with a diagnosis of torsion of the testes. how should the nurse respond when the client asks, "why do i have to have surgery right now? "

The patient should be given an explanation that torsion of the testes is an emergency situation. The torsion causing blood vessel flow stopped, therefore causing the testes to not getting any oxygen or food. Not getting oxygen is like holding your breath. If left as it is, the testes cells will start to die.
Faster treatment can prevent the cells from dying.

Answermaintaining a balance of physical, mental, emotional,and social well being;