Nurses Can Help Parents Deal with the Issue and Fact

question 6

Multiple Choice

Nurses can help parents deal with the issue and fact of circumcision if they explain which of the following?

• A) They explain the pros and cons of the procedure during the prenatal period.
• B) The Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS) recommends that all newborn males be routinely circumcised.
• C) Circumcision is rarely painful and any discomfort can be managed without medication.
• D) The infant will likely be alert and hungry shortly after the procedure.

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