A 40-year-old man states that his physician told him that he has a hernia. He asks the nurse to explain what a hernia is. Which response by the nurse is appropriate?

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The nurse should explain that a hernia is a protrusion of the abdominal viscera through an abnormal opening in the muscle wall. The nurse should acknowledge the patient's concerns and not tell him not to worry about it or refer him to his physician to explain it. It is not a result of prenatal growth abnormalities.

A 40-Year-Old Man States That His Physician Told Him That