A newborn has been delivered with a meningomyelocele. The nursery nurse should position the newborn:

The correct answer is A. Prone. (A) The prone position reduces pressure and tension on the sac. Primary nursing goals are to prevent trauma and infection of the sac. (B) The supine position exerts pressure on the sac. (C) Newborns usually cannot maintain side-lying position. (D) The semi- Fowler position…

Physiological Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort

Question

Options

AProne
BSupine
CSide lying
DSemi-Fowler

How the community answered

(25 responses)

A
92% (23)
B
4% (1)
D
4% (1)

Explanation

(A) The prone position reduces pressure and tension on the sac. Primary nursing goals are to prevent trauma and infection of the sac. (B) The supine position exerts pressure on the sac. (C) Newborns usually cannot maintain side-lying position. (D) The semi- Fowler position exerts pressure on the sac.

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#meningomyelocele#newborn positioning#neural tube defect#neonatal care

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