Scenario submitted by - MAC-AAPC

D. Hernia. 1. Pathophysiology. a. Organ or structure protrusion into an adjacent cavity. b. To check for an inguinal (intestinal) hernia: i. Place fingers on the wall of the patient’s lower abdomen. ii. Instruct patient to cough. iii. If there is a weakness in the abdominal wall, it can be felt as a bulge. c. ................
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