Although circumcision continues to be a controversial procedure, many parents in the United States elect to have this surgery performed on their newborn sons
It is believed that newborns do not feel pain; therefore, this is the optimum time for the procedure to be done and no anesthesia is required. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
F
At one time it was thought that newborns felt no pain. It is now known that pain stimuli pass along the fetal pain pathways as early as the second and third trimester. The nurse who assists with this procedure has a number of options available to reduce the pain response for the neonate. These include a dorsal penile block, EMLA, acetaminophen, and sucrose.
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a. Corticosteroids b. Insulin c. Phenytoin (Dilantin) d. Furosemide (Lasix)
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a. "My daughter should wash and wipe the perineal area from front to back." b. "I am only going to have my daughter wear cotton underwear." c. "It is acceptable to take frequent bubble baths." d. "She needs to drink lots of fluids and void frequently."
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a. preserve muscle tone and continue joint motion b. prevent injury and provide immediate treatment c. correct deformities d. repair hereditary problems
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A. 5 to 6 weeks B. 10 to 12 weeks C. 16 to 20 weeks D. None of the above