A nursing instructor asks a group of students, "What are some of the complications from male genital piercings?" Which responses by the students would indicate that further study is necessary? Select all that apply
a. Bleeding d. Paraphimosis
b. Hypertension e. Urethral tears
c. Hypersensitivity f. Urinary incontinence
A, C, D, E
The instructor would know that the students need further study if they responded hypertension and urinary incontinence. The most common complications of genital piercing are infection, bleeding, hypersensitivity, changes in urine stream and difficulty aiming. Other complications include urethral tears, paraphimosis, and post-coital bleeding. Sexual partners report painful sex, bleeding, and sensitivity reactions from the jewelry.
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