Which Is an Important Nursing Intervention When Caring for an Infant

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Multiple Choice

Which is an important nursing intervention when caring for an infant with a myelomeningocele in the preop stage?

• A)Place infant supine to decrease pressure on the sac.
• B)Apply a heat lamp to facilitate drying and toughening of the sac.
• C)Measure head circumference daily to identify developing hydrocephalus.
• D)Apply a diaper to prevent contamination of the sac.

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