When Asked About Correcting the Hypospadias of a Newborn,what Does

question 26

Multiple Choice

When asked about correcting the hypospadias of a newborn,what does the nurse explain about this condition?

• A) No intervention is necessary as the defect will correct itself over time.
• B) Surgical repair of the hypospadias is done before 18 months of age.
• C) Corrective surgery is usually delayed until the preschool age.
• D) Repairing the defect will increase the risk of testicular cancer.

---

Definitions:

Receptor Protein

Protein located in the plasma membrane or within the cell; binds to a substance that alters some metabolic aspect of the cell.

Latent

Present but not visible, apparent, or actualized; existing as potential.

Retrovirus

RNA virus, containing the enzyme reverse transcriptase, that carries out RNA/DNA transcription.

Budding

A form of asexual reproduction in which a new organism develops from an outgrowth of a parent, common among yeast and some invertebrates.