Hernias
Hernias ( 35 Questions)
The client's history of chronic coughing and straining during bowel movements may increase the risk of other types of hernias, but they are not significant risk factors for incisional hernias.
The client's recent history of heavy lifting and physical exertion can increase the risk of hernias in general, but they are not specific to incisional hernias.
The client's family history of hernias and weak connective tissues may be risk factors for hernias in general, but they are not specific to incisional hernias.
This statement is correct. Incisional hernias occur at the site of a previous surgical incision where the abdominal muscles and tissues may be weakened, leading to the protrusion of abdominal contents.
Choice A reason:
The client's history of chronic coughing and straining during bowel movements may increase the risk of other types of hernias, but they are not significant risk factors for incisional hernias.
Choice B reason:
The client's recent history of heavy lifting and physical exertion can increase the risk of hernias in general, but they are not specific to incisional hernias.
Choice C reason:
The client's family history of hernias and weak connective tissues may be risk factors for hernias in general, but they are not specific to incisional hernias.
Choice D reason:
This statement is correct. Incisional hernias occur at the site of a previous surgical incision where the abdominal muscles and tissues may be weakened, leading to the protrusion of abdominal contents.