A visiting nurse is making a home visit on a male 2-month-old child who was born prematurely.The nurse notes that the child has not been circumcised.What action by the nurse is most important?

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The foreskin of an uncircumcised male baby should not be forcibly retracted until after he is 1 year of age.Assessing the number of wet diapers per day is important for any infant and is not directly related to the uncircumcised baby.The nurse should not just give a referral for circumcision,as the parents have chosen the option of not circumcising their baby,which may be for personal,religious,or cultural reasons.After 1 year of age,the foreskin will need to be retracted for cleaning.It should be returned to its original position afterward.

A Visiting Nurse Is Making a Home Visit on a Male