Assessment of a newborn male reveals that the infant has hypospadias. The nurse knows that:
A. The infant should be circumcised to facilitate voiding
B. The infant should not be circumcised
C. Surgical correction will be done by 6 months of age
D. Surgical correction is delayed until 6 years of age
Correct Answer: B. The infant should not be circumcised
Option B: The infant with hypospadias should not be circumcised because the foreskin is used in the reconstruction.
Option A: The infant with hypospadias should not be circumcised.
Options C and D: The reconstruction is done between 16 and 18 months of age, before toilet training.