Which information should the nurse give to parents who are concerned about the newborn's hydrocele?
A) "Your baby will need surgery to correct this before his first birthday."
B) "Typically, no treatment is needed as the fluid goes away on its own within the first year of life."
C) "Keep the testicles elevated when the baby is lying down."
D) "Scrotal massage can help to hasten the fluid resorption."
B) "Typically, no treatment is needed as the fluid goes away on its own within the first year of life."
Explanation: A) Hydroceles are common in newborns. They usually disappear in the first year of life without any treatment.
B) Hydroceles are common in newborns. They usually disappear in the first year of life without any treatment.
C) Hydroceles are common in newborns. They usually disappear in the first year of life without any treatment.
D) Hydroceles are common in newborns. They usually disappear in the first year of life without any treatment.
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