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The nurse is assessing a newborn's circumcision 30 minutes after the procedure. The nurse notes excessive bleeding coming from the circumcised area. Which priority intervention should the nurse implement?
 
  a. Apply pressure to the site.
  b. Continue to observe for another 30 minutes.
  c. Apply the diaper tightly over the circumcised area.
  d. Apply petroleum jelly to the site with a small piece of gauze.
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ANS: A
If excessive bleeding occurs after a circumcision, pressure is applied to the site. The nurse notifies the physician, who may apply Gelfoam or epinephrine or suture the small blood vessels. A small amount of blood loss may be significant in an infant, who has a small total blood volume. Continuing to observe could mean additional blood loss. Applying the diaper tightly will not stop the bleeding. Petroleum jelly is applied to keep the diaper from sticking to the circumcised area. It will not stop the bleeding.
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