A 2-Month-Old Uncircumcised Infant Has Been Brought to the Clinic

question 41

Multiple Choice

A 2-month-old uncircumcised infant has been brought to the clinic for a well-baby checkup.How would the nurse proceed with the genital examination?

• A) Elicit the cremasteric reflex.
• B) Assess the glans for redness or lesions.
• C) Avoid retracting the foreskin until the infant is 3 months old.
• D) Note any dirt or smegma that has collected under the foreskin.

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