When the 5-year-old child who is to have an orchiopexy asks the ...

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When the 5-year-old child who is to have an orchiopexy asks the nurse what the doctor is going to do to him, the nurse's best initial response would be:
 
  a. The doctor is going to make a tiny hole in your scrotum and fix you..
  b. What have your mom and dad told you about your surgery?
  c. Don't worry. You will be asleep when the doctor does the surgery..
  d. Well, the doctor is going to make it all better down there.'

Question 2

The nurse reminds prospective parents that they may request that cord blood be collected at the birth of their baby, as this blood can be used as a source for:
 
  a. Stem cells
  b. Nutrition
  c. Antibodies
  d. Fluid for rehydration

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Answer to Question 1

B
Because of the sensitivity of the surgical area and the sensitivity of the subject of genital surgery, it is best to ascertain what the child has been told.

Answer to Question 2

A
Cord blood can be collected at the request of the parents and placed in a blood bank to be a source of stem cells should the need arise. Stem cells can transform into other types of cells in the body and create new growth and development.