The Mother of a Newborn with Cryptorchidism Asks If This

question 20

Multiple Choice

The mother of a newborn with cryptorchidism asks if this condition will be permanent.The nurse's best response would be:

• A) "Yes, but your child can develop normally with hormone replacement therapy."
• B) "No, several medical and surgical remedies can be performed after your baby's first birthday."
• C) "Yes, but the undescended testicle is still able to function in a normal manner."
• D) "No, the process of sexual maturity will cause it to descend at puberty."

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Definitions:

Gender Norms

Societal expectations and behaviors considered appropriate for individuals based on their perceived sex, influencing roles, actions, and self-perceptions.

Benevolent Sexism

A form of sexism that is couched in terms of positive attitudes and actions that ostensibly promote women's well-being but in fact support traditional gender roles and perpetuate gender inequalities.

Hostile Sexism

Antagonistic attitudes towards women, often characterized by an open dislike or prejudice.

Confirmation Bias

The tendency to search for, interpret, favor, and recall information in a way that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or hypotheses.