During the examination of a male client who has not been circumcised, the nurse is attempts to retract the foreskin of the penis, but skin is very tight and cannot be pulled back
The nurse would correctly anticipate which of the following conditions? 1. Urethral stricture
2. Paraphimosis
3. Urethritis
4. Phimosis
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Rationale 1: Urethral strictures would be suspected in the event of voiding problems or a pinpoint size meatus opening was noted not an inability to retract the foreskin over the glans penis.
Rationale 2: Paraphimosis is a condition in which the foreskin cannot be moved back over the glans penis once it has been retracted
Rationale 3: Urethritis manifests with symptoms including redness and edema around the glans and foreskin, eversion of the urethral mucosa, and drainage.
Rationale 4: Phimosis refers to a condition in which the foreskin cannot be moved back over the glans penis.
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