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The nurse is providing discharge teaching to a 20-year-old mother who has had her first male child. Which statement by the mother demonstrates that she understands the discharge teaching regarding his circumcision?

  • A. I will observe the whitish-yellow drainage on his penis, but I will not remove it.
  • B. I will bring him back to the clinic in 3 days to have the drainage removed.
  • C. I will use antibiotic ointment on his penis with every diaper change.
  • D. I will rub the area briskly with a washcloth to remove the drainage.
Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Whitish-yellow drainage is normal and should not be removed.