Question

A father is asking questions about the circumcision of his son. he is asking the nurse if there are any disadvantages to the procedure. how should the nurse respond?

Answer 1

There are some possible disadvantages to circuimcision. As with most surgical procedures, there is the risk of infection in the area. There is also the risk of excessive bleeding and pain. There is a possibility of loss of sensitivity to the penis compared to that of and uncircumcised penis.