31. A 1-month-old infant is diagnosed with an inguinal hernia. The parents are concerned about strangulation. What technical clinical sign should the nurse instruct the parents to watch for as an urgency?
A.
Mild redness of the skin.
B.
Inconsolable crying, abdominal distension, vomiting, or a firm, non-reducible lump.
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C.
Increased urine output.
D.
Increased appetite.
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Mild redness of the skin.
Inconsolable crying, abdominal distension, vomiting, or a firm, non-reducible lump.