NCLEX-RN
Adult Health Med Surg NCLEX Test Bank Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A client who has a history of an inguinal hernia is admitted to the hospital with sudden, severe abdominal pain, vomiting, and abdominal distention. The nurse should assess the client further for which of the following complications?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sudden, severe abdominal pain, vomiting, and distention in a client with an inguinal hernia suggest a strangulated hernia, where the herniated tissue loses blood supply, requiring urgent assessment. Peritonitis, incarceration, or perforation are less likely without additional signs. CN: Physiological adaptation; CL: Analyze
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