The Nurse Is Evaluating a Client's Understanding of Postcircumcision Care

The nurse is evaluating a client's understanding of postcircumcision care for a 24-hour-old newborn.  Circumcision was performed using the clamp method.  Which statement by the client demonstrates a need for further teaching?

A) "Bleeding should be no larger than the size of a quarter."
B) "I should cleanse the glans with warm water occasionally."
C) "I should expect at least 2 wet diapers in the next 24 hours."
D) "Yellow exudate on the glans penis indicates infection."

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