A teenage boy has an uncircumcised penis and is receiving instruction on how to clean the area. The nurse knows that the teen understands the teaching when he states:
1. "I only need to clean the area once a week.".
2. "I will need to use force to retract the foreskin in order to clean the penis.".
3. "I need to pull the foreskin over the glans when it is dry.".
4. "I should not need to cleanse the area often.".
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1. The area should be cleansed every day, just like other parts of the body.
2. The foreskin should pull back easily. If force is needed, medical attention should be sought.
3. The foreskin should be placed over the glans after it is dry.
4. The area needs to be cleaned in order to make sure that bacteria are removed.
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