Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 77%
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The nurse is talking with the parent of a 1-day-old newborn who had a circumcision using the plastic ring method. Which of the following statements by the parent would require follow-up?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Yellow exudate is normal during circumcision healing, not a sign of infection, requiring further teaching. Contacting the provider for persistent bleeding, avoiding alcohol wipes, and leaving the device are correct.