Hernias

Hernias ( 35 Questions)

Question 23 :
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A nurse is assisting a healthcare provider in performing a physical examination of a client with a suspected umbilical hernia. Which of the following assessment techniques is specifically used to assess for this type of hernia?

Correct Answer: A

Choice A reason:

This statement is correct. Palpation of the abdominal area is specifically used to assess for umbilical hernias. The nurse will feel for a bulge or protrusion around the umbilical region when the client coughs or strains.

Choice B reason:

Auscultation of bowel sounds is a general assessment technique used to listen to the bowel sounds in the abdomen and is not specific to umbilical hernias.

Choice C reason:

Inspection of the oral cavity is not relevant to assessing for umbilical hernias. It is used for oral and dental examinations.

Choice D reason:

Percussion of the lung fields is not relevant to assessing for umbilical hernias. It is used to assess the lungs for abnormalities.




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