Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)is Suspected in a Newborn Because of Ambiguous

Multiple Choice

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is suspected in a newborn because of ambiguous genitalia.The parents are appropriately upset and concerned about their child's gender.In teaching the parents about CAH,what should the nurse explain?

A) Reconstructive surgery as a female is preferred.
B) Sexual assignment should wait until genetic sex is determined.
C) Prenatal masculinization will strongly influence the child's development.
D) The child should be raised as a boy because of the presence of a penis and scrotum.