The nurse is caring for a newborn who has just been circumcised. The nurse alters the care plan to include:
a. administration of a topical anesthetic to the site.
b. application of ice to stop bleeding.
c. retraction of any remaining foreskin.
d. observation for bleeding for the first 12 hours.
D
If circumcision is performed, the nurse should assess for bleeding the first 12 hours.
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