The nurse is examining an adult patient who complains of left inguinal pain. Bowel sounds are auscultated in the scrotum, and the nurse palpates a bulge at the external inguinal ring when the patient coughs
Based on this data, which diagnosis does the nurse suspect?
1) Hydrocele
2) Spermatocele
3) Rectocele
4) Hernia
ANS: 4
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