The nurse is interviewing a 13-year-old male who reports a recent inability to retract his foreskin. The patient is uncircumcised and is also experiencing bleeding from the preputial orifice and pain with urination. Which initial action does the nurse take because of the indications of pathological phimosis?

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The symptoms described indicate pathological phimosis, a condition where the foreskin cannot be retracted due to scarring or inflammation. This can lead to complications such as infections or problems with urination. A pediatric urological consultation is necessary to assess the need for treatment, which may include circumcision or other interventions.

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