Parents of a newborn with ambiguous genitalia want to know how long they will have to wait to know whether they have a boy or a girl.The nurse answers the parents based on what knowledge?
A) Chromosome analysis will be complete in 7 days.
B) A physical examination will be able to provide a definitive answer.
C) Additional laboratory testing is necessary to assign the correct gender.
D) Gender assignment involves collaboration between the parents and a multidisciplinary team.

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Gender assignment is a complex decision-making process.Endocrine,genetic,social,psychologic,and ethical elements of sex assignment have been integrated into the process.Parent participation is included.The goal is to enable the affected child to grow into a well-adjusted,psychosocially stable person.Chromosome analysis usually takes 2 or 3 days.A physical examination reveals ambiguous genitalia,but additional testing is necessary.A "correct" gender may not be identifiable.

Parents of a Newborn with Ambiguous Genitalia Want to Know