Author Question: Which of these statements about circumcision of an infant is TRUE? a. It is considered to be a ... (Read 109 times)

Jipu 123 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Which of these statements about circumcision of an infant is TRUE?

a. It is considered to be a routine procedure for male infants.
b. It is an elective procedure for full-term, healthy infants.
c. Anesthesia is generally not required.
d. Its benefits outweigh any disadvantages.

Question 2

A postoperative client has been receiving narcotic analgesics every 4 hours for incisional pain for 2 days and has now developed severe constipation. An enema has been prescribed by the health care provider.

Client education about preventing constipation should emphasize that enemas and laxatives are not recommended for long-term use, because they can: a. cause fluid and electrolyte imbalances
b. interrupt normal bowel function
c. remove normal bowel flora and cause infections
d. traumatize the intestinal lining

scrocafella · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Circumcision is the surgical removal of the prepuce, which covers the glans penis. It is an elective procedure for full-term, healthy infants.

Answer to Question 2

B
Chronic use of narcotic analgesics can interrupt normal bowel function by causing a decrease in peristalsis, thus increasing time for fluid absorption from the feces, resulting in constipation.