An incarcerated hernia occurs when the intestine ________.
A. occurs anywhere on the anterior abdominal wall
B. bleeds heavily
C. swells and is trapped in the hernia sac
D. moves back and forth between the hernia sac and abdominal cavity
Answer:C
An incarcerated hernia occurs when the intestine ________.
A. occurs anywhere on the anterior abdominal wall B. bleeds heavily C. swells and is trapped in the hernia sac D. moves back and forth between the hernia sac and abdominal cavity
Explanation: A) This does not describe an incarcerated hernia.