A Baby Just Born with a Meningomyelocele Is to Have

Multiple Choice

A baby just born with a meningomyelocele is to have surgery in the morning. The nurse knows the care of this newborn includes:

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.