During the examination of a male client who has not been circumcised,the nurse is attempts to retract the foreskin of the penis,but skin is very tight and cannot be pulled back.The nurse would correctly anticipate which of the following conditions?

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Phimosis is a condition in which the foreskin of the penis is too tight to be pulled back over the glans. This can make it difficult or impossible to properly clean the penis and can lead to various complications such as irritation, inflammation, infections, and difficulty urinating. It is common among uncircumcised males, especially in childhood, and can be treated with topical steroids, stretching exercises, or circumcision in severe cases. Urethral stricture is a narrowing of the urethra that can cause difficulty or pain during urination, but it is not related to the foreskin. Paraphimosis is a medical emergency in which the foreskin is retracted and cannot be brought back to its normal position, causing swelling, pain, and potential tissue damage. Urethritis is inflammation of the urethra usually caused by an infection, but it is not related to the tightness of the foreskin.

During the Examination of a Male Client Who Has Not