Asked by Margaret DiFlora on May 30, 2024
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The nurse is providing perineal care to an uncircumcised male patient.When providing such care,how should the nurse treat the foreskin?
A) Leave the foreskin alone because there is little chance of infection.
B) Retract the foreskin for cleansing and allow it to return on its own.
C) Retract the foreskin and keep retracted.
D) Retract the foreskin and return it to its natural position when done.
Uncircumcised
A term describing a male who has not undergone circumcision, the surgical removal of the foreskin covering the head of the penis.
Perineal Care
The practice of cleaning the genital and anal areas to prevent infection and maintain hygiene, often as part of personal care routines or healthcare procedures.
Foreskin
The retractable fold of skin covering the glans of the penis in uncircumcised males, serving protective and sensory functions.
- Perform proper oral, perineal, and eye care techniques to prevent complications.
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Marilisa BooneJun 02, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Return the foreskin to its natural position.Keeping the foreskin retracted leads to tightening of the foreskin around the shaft of the penis,causing local edema and discomfort.The foreskin may not return to its natural position on its own.Patients at greatest risk for infection are uncircumcised boys and men.
Learning Objectives
- Perform proper oral, perineal, and eye care techniques to prevent complications.