The nurse is preparing to perform perineal care on an uncircumcised adult male client who was incontinent of stool. The client's entire perineal area is heavily soiled. Which of the following techniques for cleaning the penis is correct?
A) Retract the foreskin while washing the penis; then, immediately pull the foreskin back into place.
B) Retract the foreskin while washing the penis, allow 10 to 15 minutes for the glans penis to dry; then, replace the foreskin in its original position.
C) Avoid retraction of the foreskin because injury and scarring could occur.
D) Soak the end of the penis in warm water before cleaning the shaft of the penis.
Ans: A
Failing to pull the foreskin back into place may cause tissue damage to the penis.
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