A pediatric clinic nurse is caring for several children with umbilical hernias.For which of the children does the nurse plan to educate the parents on surgical correction?

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Most umbilical hernias resolve on their own between the ages of 3 and 5 years.A hernia larger than 1.5 cm is less likely to close on its own and may need surgical correction.Surgery is considered for persistent hernias beyond the age of 5 years,incarcerated hernias (a hernia not able to be replaced in the abdomen),and hernias that enlarge dramatically.The 7-year-old,the child with the hernia that can't be replaced,and the 2-year-old with an enlarging hernia are the most likely candidates for surgical repair.The other two children will be managed with watchful waiting.

A Pediatric Clinic Nurse Is Caring for Several Children with Umbilical