Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 63%
Simulated
The nurse is completing preoperative teaching with the parents of the child who has hypospadias. Which principal objectives regarding surgical correction of hypospadias should be addressed? Select all that apply.
Correct answer
A,D,E
Rationale
Because the penis will be operated on during surgery, a surgical objective is to preserve its ability to be a sexually active organ. The principal objectives of hypospadias repair include improving the physical appearance of the genitalia for psychological reasons and enhancing the ability to void a straight stream while standing. An undescended testicle is unrelated to hypospadias repair. Circumcision may be delayed to save the foreskin for the repair, if needed.