Which Is an Important Nursing Intervention When Caring for an Infant

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.