The nurse is assessing the patient for an inguinal hernia.To palpate for a hernia at the external inguinal ring,the nurse inserts the right index finger into which location?

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To palpate for an inguinal hernia at the external inguinal ring, the nurse would insert the right index finger into the scrotal sac above the testicles. This allows for identification of any bulge or protrusion in the area that could indicate an inguinal hernia. The rectum is not related to inguinal hernias, and the femoral area is not typically where inguinal hernias occur.

The Nurse Is Assessing the Patient for an Inguinal Hernia