An incarcerated hernia occurs when the intestine ________

A) occurs anywhere on the anterior abdominal wall
B) bleeds heavily
C) swells and is trapped in the hernia sac
D) moves back and forth between the hernia sac and abdominal cavity


C
Explanation: A) This does not describe an incarcerated hernia.
B) An incarcerated hernia does not bleed.
C) Correct!
D) An incarcerated hernia does not move back and forth.

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