The nurse assessing a newborn baby finds that the baby has spina bifida with the lesion located high on the spinal column. The nurse realizes that this location often means which of the following?
a. The higher locations are often associated with additional neurological defects, especially hydrocephalus.
b. It is easier to correct spina bifida that is higher on the spinal column.
c. Higher lesions are less likely to involve respiratory difficulties.
d. Higher lesions seldom involve bladder or bowel problems.
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A Correct. A lesion located high on the spinal column means that the higher locations are often associated with additional neurological defects, especially hydrocephalus. The lower extremities may be partially or completely paralyzed, and the bowel and bladder may or may not be affected.
B Incorrect. The location of the lesion is not a factor in the ease or difficulty of surgery.
C Incorrect. Higher lesions are more likely to involve respiratory difficulties.
D Incorrect. With higher lesions there may be renal impairment secondary to faulty kidney innervation.
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