Which Assessment Technique Does a Nurse Use to Assess the Inguinal

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which assessment technique does a nurse use to assess the inguinal region and femoral area of a male patient as he is standing and straining?

• A) Palpates the femoral artery
• B) Palpates the inguinal lymph nodes
• C) Observes for a bulge through the inguinal region
• D) Observes for discoloration of the inguinal ring

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