A 40-Yr-Old Male Patient Has Had a Herniorrhaphy to Repair

A 40-yr-old male patient has had a herniorrhaphy to repair an incarcerated inguinal hernia. Which patient teaching will the nurse provide before discharge?

A) Soak in sitz baths several times each day.
B) Cough 5 times each hour for the next 48 hours.
C) Avoid use of acetaminophen (Tylenol) for pain.
D) Apply a scrotal support and ice to reduce swelling.