An 8-year-old boy is diagnosed with an indirect inguinal hernia. How does the nurse best describe this condition to his parents?
A) The intestine protrudes into the inguinal area and may descend into the scrotal sac.
B) A portion of the intestine protrudes through the diaphragm.
C) A portion of the intestine protrudes through a weak umbilical ring.
D) A portion of the intestine protrudes through the weakest part of the abdominal wall.
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