The nurse identifies a nursing diagnosis of acute pain related to edema and surgical incision for a patient who has had a herniorrhaphy performed for an incarcerated inguinal hernia. An appropriate nursing intervention for this problem is to

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Because swelling is likely to affect the scrotum, a scrotal support and ice are used to reduce edema. Stool softeners will not decrease pain or swelling. Sitz baths or moist heat application will not reduce swelling or edema in the scrotal area.

The Nurse Identifies a Nursing Diagnosis of Acute Pain Related