The nurse examines a newborn male and notes the urethral opening on the dorsal surface of the penis. Which condition does the nurse suspect?
A) Hypospadias
B) Epispadias
C) Cryptorchidism
D) Hydrocele
B) Epispadias
Explanation: A) Hypospadias is when the urethral meatus forms on the ventral (underneath) surface of the penis.
B) Epispadias is a congenital abnormality in which the urethral meatus forms on the dorsal (upper) surface of the penis.
C) Cryptorchidism is failure of the testicles to descend into the scrotum.
D) Hydrocele is excess fluid in the scrotal sac, which is commonly found in newborn males and usually subsides within the first few months to one year of life.
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