Practice Question
A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a newborn about the Plastibell circumcision technique. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
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Correct Answer:
Make sure the newborn’s diaper is snug
Rationale:
🔵 With the Plastibell circumcision technique, a plastic ring is placed over the glans and the foreskin is tied over it. The ring usually falls off naturally within 5–8 days.
🔵 A snug diaper helps apply gentle pressure to the area, reducing the risk of bleeding and promoting healing.
🔵 Yellow exudate is expected with other types of circumcision (e.g., Gomco), but not with Plastibell—in fact, it may signal infection.
🔵 The Plastibell should not be removed manually; doing so can cause trauma or bleeding.
🔵 Dark red or black discoloration at the tip may indicate necrosis or vascular compromise, but the glans may look mildly red and swollen immediately after — so monitoring for worsening or extreme color change is key.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: General Exams
- Domain: 🤱🏼Maternity & Newborn Care
- Answer Choices: 4