A nurse is discussing fertility treatment options with a client and their partner. Which of the following nonpharmacological treatments should the nurse suggest?

Rationale:

A. When teaching parents about the Plastibell circumcision technique, it's important to explain that a yellow exudate (sometimes referred to as granulation tissue) will typically form at the surgical site within 24 hours after the procedure. This is a normal part of the healing process and should not be a cause for concern.

B. The end of the penis will likely get red, then develop a yellow discharge, and finally scab over, “like a skinned knee.” This is the normal healing process and will progress over the 7-14 days that the Plastibell Ring stays on. The correct size Plastibell Ring is secured with a string and the excess skin trimmed. The skin that overlaps the ring will turn dark “like the umbilical cord” before the ring falls off at 7-14 days.

C. The Plastibell is typically left in place for several days, not removed 4 hours after the procedure.

D. Ensuring the newborn's diaper is snug may help keep the Plastibell in place, but it is not the most crucial aspect of care related to the circumcision technique.

Rationale:

A. Provide the newborn with 15 ml glucose water after each feeding: This action is not directly related to phototherapy for jaundice treatment.

B. Turn the newborn every 4 hours: While turning the newborn is important for preventing pressure ulcers, it is not specifically related to phototherapy.

C. Close the newborn's eyes before applying eyepatches:

Correct answer. It is important to protect the newborn's eyes from phototherapy light by using eye patches or covering their eyes with soft material to prevent damage to the retina.

D. Apply hydrating lotion to the newborn's skin prior to treatment: Hydrating lotion is not typically applied before phototherapy, as it may interfere with the effectiveness of the treatment or cause skin irritation.