The nurse is answering questions for the parents of a newborn who has spina bifida. The parents ask then surgery can be done. Which of the following responses by the nurse is most accurate?
a. "Surgery is usually performed within the first few hours or days of life."
b. "It is possible that the spina bifida can be reduced and closed without surgery."
c. "Often the surgeons like to wait until the child is at least 2 years old to do surgery."
d. "Surgery needs to be done before the child stands and begins to walk."
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A Correct. Most authorities believe that erly closure within the first few hours or days of life offers the most favorable outcome.
B Incorrect. Spina bifida must be corrected by surgery. Immediate surgical closure reduces the risk of infection, morbidity, and mortality
C Incorrect. Most authorities believe that early closure within the first few hours or days of life offers the most favorable outcome.
D Incorrect. Most authorities believe that early closure within the first few hours or days of life offers the most favorable outcome.
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