What procedure does a nurse use to assess the inguinal ring of a male patient for a hernia?
A) Asks the patient to lie supine, lifts the scrotum, asks the patient to take a deep breath, and observes for a bulge
B) Asks the patient to lean over the examination table, inserts a gloved finger into the lower part of the scrotum into the inguinal canal, asks the patient to cough, and palpates for a bulge
C) Asks the patient to lie on the side not being assessed, inserts a gloved finger into the lower part of the scrotum into the inguinal canal, asks the patient to exhale completely, and palpates for a bulge
D) Asks the patient to stand, inserts a gloved finger into the lower part of the scrotum into the inguinal canal, asks the patient to cough, and palpates for a bulge

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Option D describes the correct procedure. Option A has the patient in the wrong position with the wrong technique and wrong instruction given. Option B has the patient in the wrong position. Option C has the patient in the wrong position with the wrong instruction given.

What Procedure Does a Nurse Use to Assess the Inguinal