The Nurse Is Assessing for a Left Inguinal Hernia in a Male

question 14

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assessing for a left inguinal hernia in a male patient. Which technique should the nurse use?

• A) Palpate for a structure that feels like a "bag of worms."
• B) Use the left forefinger to examine the inguinal ring.
• C) Ask the patient to cough during the assessment.
• D) Have the patient face a table and lean over it.

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