During the examination of a male client, the nurse detects a bulge in the right inguinal area as the client is bearing down. Based on this data, which condition does the nurse suspect?

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The presence of a bulge in the inguinal area during bearing down (Valsalva maneuver) is indicative of an inguinal hernia, which occurs when tissue, such as part of the intestine, protrudes through a weak spot in the abdominal muscles.

During the Examination of a Male Client, the Nurse Detects