Question 29 of 30
Signs that a hernia is serious include:
A
Pain and tenderness at site.
B
Pale, ashen skin colour at site.
C
Hernia can be pushed back into body.
D
Hernia is above the diaphragm.
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option A: Pain and tenderness at site..
A hernia becomes serious when it is 'strangulated' or incarcerated, cutting off blood supply. Pain and tenderness at the site are primary indicators that the tissues are compromised and require urgent medical intervention.