Upon examination of a male infant, it is determined that the urethral meatus is located on the undersurface of the penis. The nurse will document this condition as:
a. hypospadias.
b. epispadias.
c. hydroureter.
d. cryptorchidism.
ANS: A
When the urethral meatus is located on the undersurface of the penis, it is referred to as hypo-spadias. Epispadias occurs when the urethral meatus is on the dorsal surface of the penis. Hy-droureter is not associated with the urethra. Cryptorchidism refers to undescended testes.
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