The nurse is assessing the patient for an inguinal hernia. To palpate for a hernia at the external inguinal ring, the nurse inserts the right index finger into which location?

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To palpate for an inguinal hernia at the external inguinal ring, the nurse would insert the right index finger into the scrotal sac above the testicles. This technique allows the nurse to feel for any bulging that occurs as a result of a hernia when the patient coughs or strains, indicating the presence of an inguinal hernia.

The Nurse Is Assessing the Patient for an Inguinal Hernia