The parents of a newborn infant with hypospadias are concerned about when the surgical correction should occur. What information should the nurse provide? A. The urethral repair should be done after sexual maturity. B. Repair should be done before the child is potty-trained. C. Surgery should be done by one month to prevent bladder infection. D. Delaying the repair until school age reduces castration fears.

The parents of a newborn infant with hypospadias are concerned about when the surgical correction should occur. What information should the nurse provide? A. The urethral repair should be done after sexual maturity. B. Repair should be done before the child is potty-trained. C. Surgery should be done by one month to prevent bladder infection. D. Delaying the repair until school age reduces castration fears.

Medical Terminology for Health Professions, Spiral bound Version (MindTap Course List)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781305634350

Author:Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder, Laura Ehrlich, Katrina A. Schroeder

Publisher:Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder, Laura Ehrlich, Katrina A. Schroeder

ChapterCom: Comprehensive Medical Terminology Review

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