The parents of a newborn are concerned that their son's scrotum is enlarged and swollen on one side.The nurse's best response would be:
A) "It is very common in the newborn that one gonad is larger than the other. "
B) "Birth trauma caused bruising to the scrotum. It will reduce in size in a few days. "
C) "It is a collection of fluid that will most likely correct itself in a year. "
D) "The doctor will drain this collection of blood before your baby is discharged. "

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These signs are indicative of a hydrocele,a collection of fluid in the scrotum that usually corrects itself in a year.

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