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What is the primary goal in the immediate care of an infant with spina bifida?
What is the primary goal in the immediate care of an infant with spina bifida?
- Positioning the infant to prevent pressure on the back
- Documenting the infant's medical history
- Providing sterile moist dressing on the sac
- Protecting the infant from injury and infection (correct)
What is a potential complication of spina bifida in infants?
What is a potential complication of spina bifida in infants?
- Rupture of the sac leading to death (correct)
- High body temperature
- Increased risk of infection during pregnancy
- Projectile vomiting
What is a common symptom of spina bifida in infants?
What is a common symptom of spina bifida in infants?
- Seizure
- Loss of consciousness (LOC)
- Bulging forehead
- All of the above (correct)
What is a potential nursing diagnosis for an infant with spina bifida?
What is a potential nursing diagnosis for an infant with spina bifida?
What is a diagnostic test used to diagnose spina bifida in infants?
What is a diagnostic test used to diagnose spina bifida in infants?
What is a potential long-term complication of spina bifida in infants?
What is a potential long-term complication of spina bifida in infants?
What is the primary goal of positioning in the care of an infant with spina bifida?
What is the primary goal of positioning in the care of an infant with spina bifida?
What is a potential outcome of ineffective airway clearance in an infant with spina bifida?
What is a potential outcome of ineffective airway clearance in an infant with spina bifida?
What is a potential risk associated with intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring in infants with spina bifida?
What is a potential risk associated with intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring in infants with spina bifida?
What is a potential nursing diagnosis related to neurologic impairment in infants with spina bifida?
What is a potential nursing diagnosis related to neurologic impairment in infants with spina bifida?
