Personal careQuestion 809 of 1700

After you pat the area dry on an uncircumcised resident, what do you do?

  1. Gently return the foreskin to place
  2. Leave the foreskin pulled back to air dry
  3. Cover the foreskin and tip with lotion
  4. Tuck the foreskin under the scrotum
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Correct answer: Gently return the foreskin to place

Once the area is clean and dry, the foreskin goes back to its normal position.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 5.19: Skills Checklist- Perineal Care (Male)

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026