Hernias

Hernias ( 35 Questions)

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Question 9 :

A client has been diagnosed with a femoral hernia and asks the nurse about the potential risk factors for developing this type of hernia. Which of the following risk factors should the nurse include in the client's education?

A "Femoral hernias are more common in men due to differences in pelvic anatomy."

This statement is incorrect. Femoral hernias are more common in women, not men. The anatomy of the female pelvis makes them more susceptible to femoral hernias.

B "Chronic coughing and obesity can increase the risk of developing femoral hernias."

This statement is correct. Chronic coughing and obesity can increase intra-abdominal pressure and contribute to the development of femoral hernias.

C "Femoral hernias are typically seen in infants and are related to abdominal muscle weakness."

This statement describes the cause of an umbilical hernia in infants, not a femoral hernia. Femoral hernias are more common in adult women.

D "Wearing tight clothing can help prevent the development of femoral hernias."

Wearing tight clothing can actually increase the risk of femoral hernias by putting additional pressure on the abdominal area. Loose, comfortable clothing is recommended to reduce the risk of hernia development.

Hernias

Hernias ( 35 Questions)

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