During the examination of a male client who has not been circumcised, the nurse attempts to retract the foreskin of the penis, but skin is very tight and cannot be pulled back. Based on this data, which condition does the nurse anticipate for this client?

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Tightness of the foreskin is a characteristic of phimosis, a condition in which the foreskin cannot be retracted. Urethral stricture is a narrowing of the urethra, usually caused by scar tissue. Paraphimosis occurs when the foreskin is retracted and cannot be returned to its normal position. Urethritis is an inflammation of the urethra.

During the Examination of a Male Client Who Has Not