The Nurse Is Examining an Adult Patient Who Complains of Left

question 26

Multiple Choice

The nurse is examining an adult patient who complains of left inguinal pain. Bowel sounds are auscultated in the scrotum, and the nurse palpates a bulge at the external inguinal ring when the patient coughs. Based on this data, which diagnosis does the nurse suspect?

• A) Hydrocele
• B) Spermatocele
• C) Rectocele
• D) Hernia

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