The nurse is preparing to assess a male client who states, "I think I have a hernia in my right groin." During the physical examination, which area will the nurse palpate to assess for an inguinal hernia?

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The nurse should palpate the inguinal canal, located between the pubic bone and anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS), to assess for an inguinal hernia. Option B represents the correct location for palpation. Option A represents the femoral canal, which is a site for femoral hernias. Option C represents the umbilical area, which is a site for umbilical hernias. Option D represents the area around the costal margin, which is a site for epigastric hernias.

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