The nurse is assessing for a left inguinal hernia in a male patient. Which technique should the nurse use?
A) Palpate for a structure that feels like a "bag of worms."
B) Use the left forefinger to examine the inguinal ring.
C) Ask the patient to cough during the assessment.
D) Have the patient face a table and lean over it.
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