The nurse is performing a genitourinary assessment on a 50-year-old obese male laborer.On examination,the nurse notices a painless round swelling close to the pubis in the area of the internal inguinal ring that is easily reduced when the individual is supine.These findings are most consistent with a(n)______ hernia.

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Epididymitis presents as severe pain of sudden onset in the scrotum that is somewhat relieved by elevation.On examination,the scrotum is enlarged,reddened,and exquisitely tender.The epididymis is enlarged and indurated and may be hard to distinguish from the testis.The overlying scrotal skin may be thick and edematous.(See Table 24-6 for more information and for the descriptions of the other terms.)

The Nurse Is Performing a Genitourinary Assessment on a 50-Year-Old