A newborn male has been diagnosed with hypospadias with chordee. The nurse understands that the infant will have altered patterns of urination because:
A. The bladder lies outside the abdominal cavity
B. The ureters will reflux urine into the kidneys
C. The urinary meatus is on the top of the penis
D. The urinary meatus is on the dorsum of the penis
Correct Answer: D. The urinary meatus is on the dorsum of the penis
Option D: The infant with hypospadias has altered patterns of urinary elimination caused by the location of the urinary meatus on the dorsum, or underside, of the penis.
Option A: This refers to the exstrophy of the bladder.
Option B: This refers to ureteral reflux.
Option C: This refers to epispadias.