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A parent calls the after-hours clinic nurse's line and describes a bulging mass in his 6-month-old son's scrotal area that used to disappear when the child was quiet. Now the mass is constantly present. What action by the nurse is the most appropriate?
 
  A.
  Ask the parent to call in the morning to make an appointment.
  B.
  Have the father withhold all feedings for 24 hours.
  C.
  Instruct the father to take the child to an emergency department.
  D.
  Reassure the father the condition is benign unless bloody diarrhea occurs.
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ANS: C
This child has signs of an incarcerated hernia, which is a hernia that cannot be returned to the abdominal cavity. This can lead to strangulation or necrosis of the bowel if not treated promptly. Because it is after hours, the nurse should instruct the father to take the child to an emergency department for treatment. Waiting to call for an appointment in the morning increases the risk of complications. Holding feedings and bloody diarrhea are not related to this condition.
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