The Parents of a Newborn Are Considering Circumcision

question 4

Multiple Choice

The parents of a newborn are considering circumcision.What possible complications does the nurse teach them about? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Urinary retention
• B) Adhesions
• C) Necrosis of the site
• D) Kidney infection
• E) Unsatisfactory cosmetic result

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Definitions:

Jugular

Relating to the neck or throat, especially with reference to veins that carry blood back to the heart.

Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVCs)

Extra, abnormal heartbeats originating from the ventricles of the heart, which can cause the sensation of a skipped beat or palpitations.

Defibrillator

A medical device used to deliver a therapeutic dose of electrical energy to the heart to treat life-threatening cardiac dysrhythmias, especially ventricular fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia.

Low-Density Lipoprotein

Often referred to as "bad" cholesterol, it transports cholesterol particles throughout your body and can build up on the walls of your arteries, potentially leading to heart disease.