A Neonate with a Meningomyelocele Is to Have Surgery in the Morning

question 13

Multiple Choice

A neonate with a meningomyelocele is to have surgery in the morning. Which nursing action is appropriate for this neonate?

• A) Applying a diaper to prevent contamination of sac
• B) Positioning the newborn in a side-lying position
• C) Encouraging the mother to hold the newborn because she will not be able to pick him up after surgery
• D) Positioning the newborn in a prone position

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Definitions:

Cell Body

The spherical part of a neuron that contains the nucleus and connects to the dendrites and axon, critical for processing information.

Axon

A long, slender projection of a neuron that conducts electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body to other neurons, muscles, or glands.

Dendrites

The branched extensions of a neuron that receive signals from other neurons and convey them toward the cell body.

Neuronal Structures

The complex anatomy and morphology of neurons, including dendrites, axons, and synapses, which are essential for process and transmit information throughout the nervous system.