Parents of an infant express concern because the infant is ...

[biggirl4568]

Parents of an infant express concern because the infant is touching his genitals. What should the nurse teach the parents?
 
  A) Self-manipulation of genitals is normal behavior in an infant.
  B) Have the child wear clothes that prohibit touching.
  C) If this bad behavior continues, seek counseling.
  D) Make him have time out every time it happens.

Question 2

The nurse is conducting a class on human sexual response. The participants have understood the education when they identify that, during the excitement phase of the sexual response, the man may experience what?
 
  A) Nipple erection
  B) Hypotension
  C) Bradycardia
  D) Decreased blood flow to genitals

[meganlapinski]

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
Infants touch their genitals. This is normal behavior for a toddler. Punishment of genital fondling may lead to guilt and shame regarding sexual behavior later in life.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Some of the physiologic changes include an increase in heart rate and blood pressure, and the appearance of a pink to red flush to the skin. The first obvious sign of arousal in the man is an erection of the penis caused by increased pelvic congestion of blood. The scrotum noticeably elevates, thickens, and enlarges. The skin of the penis and scrotum turns a deep reddish-purple in response to congestion and arousal. Male nipples may also harden and become erect.