The nurse is monitoring a patient and finds a bulging area in the patient's groin. The nurse would be most concerned by which of the following findings?

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The development of pain at the site and vomiting suggests the possibility of a strangulated hernia, which is a medical emergency. The other findings may be indicative of a hernia but do not necessarily indicate immediate concern.

The Nurse Is Monitoring a Patient and Finds a Bulging