On assessment at an intake examination, the nurse notes a characteristic of an inguinal hernia that should be reported immediately, which is:
1. hernia of 25 years' duration, easily reduced to abdomen.
2. hernia of 5 months' duration, reduced by abdominal truss.
3. hernia of 2 weeks' duration, no bowel movement in 2 days
4. hernia of 2 days' duration, cannot be reduced.
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A hernia that cannot be reduced is at risk for strangulation and should be addressed immedi-ately.
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