What is the nurse's action following a newborn circumcision?

After a newborn circumcision, the nurse's priority is to ensure proper care of the circumcision site to promote healing and prevent complications such as infection or excessive bleeding. Applying petroleum gauze serves multiple purposes: it helps to protect the tender area, prevents the diaper from sticking to the surgically altered site, and facilitates ease of cleaning. Additionally, observing for bleeding is crucial, as monitoring will help identify if there's excessive bleeding that would require medical intervention.

While observing for bleeding is important, it is not the sole action required after the procedure. Additionally, the application of alcohol to the area is not recommended because it can irritate the sensitive skin and may lead to discomfort. Changing the diaper every 24 hours is also not appropriate; newborns typically require more frequent diaper changes to maintain hygiene, particularly after a surgical procedure like circumcision.