A nurse is providing discharge instructions to parents of a 10-month-old boy who just underwent hypospadias repair. Which aspect of care should be included in the counseling?

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Catheter or stent care. Hypospadias repair commonly involves a urinary diversion (stent or catheter) to allow urethral healing. Parents require instruction on device management. Strict bed rest is unrealistic for infants, and tub baths are restricted. Manipulation of the surgical site is contraindicated.

A nurse is providing discharge instructions to parents of a 10-month-old boy who just underwent hypospadias repair. Which aspect of care should be included in the counseling?

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