Nurses can help parents deal with the issue and fact of circumcision if they explain
a. The pros and cons of the procedure during the prenatal period
b. That the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that all newborn
males be routinely circumcised
c. That circumcision is rarely painful and that any discomfort can be managed
without medication
d. That the infant will likely be alert and hungry shortly after the procedure
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A Parents need to make an informed choice regarding newborn circumcision based
on the most current evidence and recommendations. Health care providers and
nurses who care for childbearing families should provide factual, unbiased
information regarding circumcision and give parents opportunities to discuss the
risks and benefits of the procedure.
B The AAP and other professional organizations note the benefits, but stop short of
recommendation for routine circumcision.
C Circumcision is painful and must be managed with environmental,
nonpharmacologic, and pharmacologic measures.
D Circumcision is painful and must be managed with environmental,
nonpharmacologic, and pharmacologic measures.
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