You are caring for an infant who has just had a circumcision. During the first 24 hours, you would check the site:
a. every 15 minutes for the first hour.
b. every 30 minutes for the first 2 hours.
c. every hour for the first 4 hours.
d. once per shift.
B
During the first 24 hours following a circumcision, the dressing should be checked every 30 minutes for the first 2 hours and then every 2 hours afterward. The site is checked for excess bleeding or swelling. The diaper can be checked for dampness to indicate whether the infant has urinated.
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