The nurse is monitoring a patient and finds a bulging area in the patient's groin.Which additional finding should cause the nurse the most concern?

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An incarcerated hernia may become strangulated if the blood and intestinal flow are completely cut off.Symptoms are pain at the site of the strangulation,nausea and vomiting and colicky abdominal pain.A.The disappearance of the bulge means the hernia can be reduced.B.An elevated white blood cell count means an infection is present.D.Bulging with coughing or straining is an indication that a hernia is present.

The Nurse Is Monitoring a Patient and Finds a Bulging