Question

The nurse is providing discharge instructions to the parents of a child who has undergone surgical correction of hypospadias. what is the priority information for the nurse to include?

Answer 1

Hypospadias is a condition in males where the opening of the urethra is a the bottom of the penis. This results in the following complications which should be reported immediately:

When the temperature is greater than 101 °F

Excessive bleeding (some spotting or blood stains on the dressing is normal)

Extreme irritability

Excessive pain

Increasing redness of the penis

Disinterest in eating and drinking (particularly after 24 hours)

Continuous vomiting

Change in urination

Difficulty urinating (pushing when he urinates)