The Child with a Genitourinary Condition

When asked about correcting the hypospadias of a newborn, what does the nurse explain about this condition?

A. No intervention is necessary as the defect will correct itself over time.

B. Surgical repair of the hypospadias is done before 18 months of age.

C. Corrective surgery is usually delayed until the preschool age.

D. Repairing the defect will increase the risk of testicular cancer.

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