Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 82%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A newborn who has a myelomeningocele that is leaking cerebrospinal fluidA nurse is planning care immediately following birth for a newborn who has a myelomeningocele that is leaking cerebrospinal fluid. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Antibiotics prevent infection from CSF leakage. Surgery is urgent (within 24-48 hr), povidone-iodine is harmful, and rectal temperature risks trauma.