Infant care following circumcision should include:
a. Assessing for bleeding
b. Applying an ice pack to the penis
c. Measuring urinary intake and output
d. Cleansing with alcohol after voiding
ANS: A
The infant should be monitored for bleeding and infection. Intake and output is not necessary, but voiding should be noted. Neither an ice pack nor alcohol should be applied to an incision.
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