A new family decides not to have their newborn circumcised. What ...

[iveyjurea]

A new family decides not to have their newborn circumcised. What should the nurse teach regarding uncircumcised care?
 
  1. The foreskin will be retractable at 2 months.
  2. Retract the foreskin and clean thoroughly.
  3. Avoid retracting the foreskin.
  4. Use soap and Betadine to cleanse the penis daily.

Question 2

What comment by a new mother exhibits understanding of her toddler's response to a new sibling?
 
  a. I can't believe he is sucking his thumb again.
  b. He is being difficult, and I don't have time to deal with him.
  c. My husband is going to stay with the baby so I can take our son to the park
  tomorrow.
  d. When we brought the baby home, we made our son stop sleeping in the crib.

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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale:
1. The foreskin is not fully retractable until around the age of 35 years.
2. The foreskin is not fully retractable until around the age of 35 years. When retraction has occurred, daily gentle washing of the glans with soap and water is sufficient.
3. The foreskin is not fully retractable until around the age of 35 years.
4. The foreskin is not fully retractable until around the age of 35 years. When retraction has occurred, daily gentle washing of the glans with soap and water is sufficient.

Answer to Question 2

C
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A It is normal for a child to regress when a new sibling is introduced into the home.
B The toddler may have feelings of jealousy and resentment toward the new baby
taking the attention from him. Frequent reassurance of parental love and
affection are important.
C It is important for a mother to seek time alone with her toddler to reassure him
that he is loved.
D Changes in sleeping arrangements should be made several weeks before the birth
so that the child does not feel displaced by the new baby.