Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 72%
Simulated
Which nursing assessment finding indicates the presence of an inguinal hernia on a child?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Inguinal hernia is a common defect that may appear as a painless inguinal (groin) swelling when the child cries or strains. Option 1 is a symptom indicating a partial obstruction of the herniated loop of intestine. Option 2 describes a sign of phimosis, a narrowing or stenosis of the preputial opening of the foreskin. Option 3 describes cryptorchidism.