The nurse is caring for a newborn who has just been circumcised. ...

[jrubin]

The nurse is caring for a newborn who has just been circumcised. The nurse alters the care plan to include:
 
  a. administration of a topical anesthetic to the site.
  b. application of ice to stop bleeding.
  c. retraction of any remaining foreskin.
  d. observation for bleeding for the first 12 hours.

Question 2

When discussing care of a circumcised infant after discharge from the hospital, the nurse should tell the mother to:
 
  a. gently remove the yellow exudate from the foreskin.
  b. apply sterile petroleum gauze after each diaper change.
  c. wipe the circumcision with alcohol each day.
  d. apply a plastic-lined diaper to prevent urine from leaking.

[DHRUVSHAH]

Answer to Question 1

D
If circumcision is performed, the nurse should assess for bleeding the first 12 hours.

Answer to Question 2

B
Wash the penis at diaper change and apply sterile petroleum gauze.

[jrubin]

Excellent

[laurnthompson]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it