The nurse is reviewing possible complications from a phalloplasty. What factors does the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
a. Infection of donor site
b. Necrosis of the neopenis
c. Rectal perforation
d. Urinary tract stenosis
e. Vaginal infections
ANS: A, B, D
Complications from phalloplasty include infection or scarring of the donor site, necrosis, and stenosis of the urinary tract. Rectal perforation can occur with vaginoplasty, as can infections.
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