When Discussing Care of a Circumcised Infant After Discharge from the Hospital,the

question 22

Multiple Choice

When discussing care of a circumcised infant after discharge from the hospital,the nurse should tell the mother to:

• A) gently remove the yellow exudate from the foreskin.
• B) apply sterile petroleum gauze after each diaper change.
• C) wipe the circumcision with alcohol each day.
• D) apply a plastic-lined diaper to prevent urine from leaking.

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Definitions:

Columnar Joints

Natural formations of vertically oriented, hexagonal columns of rock, usually found in volcanic basalt, resulting from the cooling and contraction of lava.

Shear Zone

A region of the Earth's crust where rocks have been significantly deformed due to shear stress.

Folded Metamorphic Rocks

Metamorphic rocks that have been subjected to significant pressure and heat, resulting in a folded appearance due to deformation.

Well-developed Cleavage

A property of minerals that allows them to break along flat, parallel surfaces with ease, often a result of their crystal structure.