Bulge on the right side of the inguinal area

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A 19-year-old college student presents to the office with a bulge on the right side of the inguinal area. He states that it is not painful but uncomfortable. Upon exam, the FNP was unable to reduce the hernia. Which of the following would be the next step that the NP should undertake? Immediately refer to the emergency room, and call the legal guardian with an update. Nothing. Most types of hernia will self-resolve. Instruct the patient to avoid heavy lifting, and provide him with a referral to a general surgeon as soon as possible. If severe pain develops, the patient should go to the ER. Instruct the patient to avoid heavy lifting and wear supportive undergarments to hold the hernia in place.

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