During the examination of a male client, the nurse detects a bulge in the right inguinal area as the client is bearing down. The nurse would correctly interpret this finding as which of the following conditions?
1. Varicocele
2. Prostatitis
3. Orchitis
4. Hernia
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Rationale 1: The varicocele is a distention of the spermatic cord. It feels most like a "bag of worms" rather than a mass.
Rationale 2: Examination of the prostate gland is performed via the rectum, rather than the inguinal area.
Rationale 3: Orchitis refers to an inflammation in the testicular region. This would present as a pain and swelling in the scrotal region.
Rationale 4: An inguinal hernia feels like a bulge or mass upon palpation of the inguinal canal, which indicates a protrusion of the intestine into the groin region.
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