The nurse is caring for a neonate born with a myelomeningocele. Surgery to repair the defect is scheduled the next day. The most appropriate way to position and feed this neonate is which position?
a. Prone and tube-fed
b. Prone, head turned to side, and nipple-fed
c. Supine in an infant carrier and nipple-fed
d. Supine, with defect supported with rolled blankets, and nipple-fed
ANS: B
In the prone position, feeding is a problem. The infant's head is turned to one side for feeding. If the child is able to nipple-feed, tube feeding is not needed. Before surgery, the infant is kept in the prone position to minimize tension on the sac and risk of trauma.
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