The nurse instructs the parents of a neonate who was circumcised with a Plastibell that they should:
a. Tub bathe the child daily
b. Notify the physician if a dark ring appears
c. Not remove the ring
d. Pad the penis with a fluffy dressing of gauze
C
The parents are taught not to remove the ring prematurely. It will fall off as the area heals. Tub baths should be delayed until the ring falls off. There is no need to dress the area, and the dark ring will disappear with healing.
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