NCLEX PN Practice Test Practice Question
A mother brings her 1-month-old son to the clinic for a well-baby visit. The child has a moderately severe hypospadias that was seen by a urologist in the newborn nursery. The mother is upset that the doctors would not circumcise her son before he was discharged. What information should the nurse include when responding to the mother?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The foreskin should not be removed because it will be used in the repair of the hypospadias. This is critical as preserving the foreskin allows for better surgical outcomes when addressing the condition.
Option B incorrectly suggests that the child's condition prevents any elective surgery; however, the focus here is on the necessity of preserving the foreskin for future repair.
Option C misrepresents the surgical plan; while surgeries may be combined, the primary reason for not circumcising is the need for the foreskin in the hypospadias repair, not merely scheduling convenience.
Option D is misleading, as it overlooks the specific medical rationale related to the child's condition, implying that circumcision is unnecessary without addressing the implications for hypospadias management.
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