A nurse is explaining to the parents of a child with bladder exstrophy about the care their infant requires. Which of the following would the nurse include in the explanation? (Select all that apply.)

Question

A) Covering the area with a sterile, clear, nonadherent dressing
B) Irrigating the surface with sterile saline twice a day
C) Monitoring drainage through the suprapubic catheter
D) Administering prescribed antibiotic therapy
E) Preparing for surgical intervention in about 2 weeks

Answer 1

A, C, D
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Care for an infant with bladder exstrophy includes covering the area with a sterile, clear, nonadherent dressing and irrigating the bladder surface with sterile saline after each diaper change to prevent infection, assisting with insertion and monitoring drainage from suprapubic catheter, administering prescribed antibiotic therapy, and preparing the parents and infant for surgery within 48 hours after birth.