Which explains why a newborn with a congenital defect of the penis should not be circumcised?
a. There is increased risk of infection.
b. The foreskin might be needed for future repairs.
c. A circumcision will make the defect more visible.
d. There is no medical rationale for a circumcision.
ANS: B
The foreskin may be used to correct a defect. There is no significant increase in infection. A circumcision would not make the defect more noticeable. A circumcision is a decision made by the parents, but in this case the foreskin might be used to correct a defect.
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