When a patient has a hernia that is swollen, and the intestines can no longer be pushed back into the abdominopelvic cavity, this is known as a/an ________ hernia.

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An incarcerated hernia occurs when the herniated tissue becomes stuck and cannot be pushed back into the cavity. This can lead to obstruction of blood flow and requires immediate medical attention. The other options (incisional, sliding, and reducible) do not involve the hernia becoming stuck and can often be managed non-emergently.

When a Patient Has a Hernia That Is Swollen, and the Intestines