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.